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Comment author: Lumifer 31 July 2015 03:45:00PM 5 points [-]

Something is causing a huge number of Americans to " receive a motor vehicle induced traumatic brain injury every year."

Something like being hit by a car? Pedestrians (70-80K deaths & injuries per year) and cyclists (~50K deaths and injuries per year) are very likely to get TBI in an accident.

I think that if you are inside a car and are wearing a seatbelt the usefulness of a helmet is doubtful.

Comment author: James_Miller 31 July 2015 03:54:29PM 2 points [-]

Something like being hit by a car? Pedestrians (70-80K deaths & injuries per year) and cyclists (~50K deaths and injuries per year) are very likely to get TBI in an accident.

Excellent point.

Still, having lightweight protection for your brain that doesn't reduce visibility seems like it would have a big net positive impact, but I might be wrong.

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