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Brain Injury Prevention and Helmets

Brain Injury Prevention and Helmets

Brain Injury Prevention and Helmets

Keep Your Head Covered

Millions of people sustain head injuries from accidents every year. This should be a concern for any dealing in brain injury prevention. Luckily we have the first line of defense called the skull which provides a protective layer of bone around the brain.

Because of our skulls, most of these injuries do not inflict serious harm to the brain. However, in more than half a million cases every year, the injury is severe enough that despite our skulls, it requires hospitalization and intensive treatment.

Most brain injury-causing accidents happen on the road due to vehicular collisions, at the workplace due to falling to objects falling on the head, and while playing sports due to collisions and falling.

These types of accidents may happen at any time despite all the planning and wishful thinking in the world, that’s why we call them accidents. The best bet for brain injury prevention in these circumstances is adding an extra layer of defense to your head.

Helmets are essential for minimizing the impact of head injuries. They absorb most of the impact energy during a fall or collision and prevent most damage to the head or brain. No matter what activity you are doing, chances are there is a helmet designed for that activity. The nature of collision is generally different for each kind of activity. So, safety helmets are designed according to the unique needs of each activity. The first thing about helmets, it is absolutely critical that you choose and use the right helmet for your activity.

Tips For Using Helmets

Here are some tips on using helmets:

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