II. Epidemiology
- Helmet use increases with price decreases
III. Efficacy
- Helmets reduce severe brain injury by 74%
- Helmets reduce nose and face Trauma by 65%
- Poor helmet fit increases Head Injury risk
IV. Helmet Fitting
- Helmet sits snugly in horizontal position on head
- Should not sit too high on forehead
- Should not have too much front-to-back movement
- Straps form V around ears
- Held firmly in place when buckle fastened