Study Reveals That Helmet Use Could Save Over 22,000 Motorcyclist Lives in the U.S. (Toa Heftiba / Unsplash)
A new study in the United States reveals that not wearing a helmet while riding a motorcycle can have fatal consequences. Between 1976 and 2022, an estimated 22,058 motorcyclists could have survived accidents if all states had laws requiring helmet use.
Although it may seem repetitive, this information is crucial, especially considering that motorcyclist deaths in the United States are at a record level, with over 6,000 deaths annually.
The study also suggests that if states that do not require helmets changed their laws, there would be about a 10% reduction in fatalities among motorcyclists, which would represent approximately 600 lives saved.
The research was conducted by the Road Safety Institute, funded by insurance companies that benefit from helmet use.
The author admits to having ridden without a helmet in the past, acknowledging that this choice is an unnecessary risk. He criticizes those who opt not to wear helmets for aesthetic or comfort reasons, deeming this decision irresponsible and harmful not only to the motorcyclist themselves but also to their loved ones.
The text concludes by emphasizing the importance of wearing a helmet as an essential safety measure for the protection of all.
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