Toronto – Not wearing a helmet significantly increases the risk of dying from a head injury in a bicycle crash, according to a study (.pdf file) from St. Michael’s Hospital.
Researchers examined 129 cycling deaths in Ontario that occurred between 2006 and 2010. They found cyclists who suffered fatal head injuries were 3 times less likely to be wearing a helmet.
The majority of incidents – 77 percent – involved motor vehicle collisions.
Researchers concluded that policy changes and education programs aimed at boosting helmet use may help prevent deaths.
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The study was published online Oct. 15 in the Canadian Medical Association Journal.
