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Prevention of Brain injury

Many head injuries are the result of unforeseen accidents that would be very difficult to predict or prevent. However, there are some measures that can be taken to reduce the risk of brain damage in the event of a head injury.

Cyclists and motorcyclists can protect themselves by wearing properly fitting safety helmets. British standard safety helmets are a legal requirement for motorcyclists. Safety helmets can reduce the risk of serious head injury in the event of an accident by up to 85%. A cyclist’s safety helmet should absorb the impact of a blow or fall evenly, preventing one spot on the head from taking the full force of the impact.

Other ways to prevent brain damage include:

• better care during pregnancy and childbirth to reduce birth trauma to the brain
• increased awareness and vaccination against meningitis
• increased awareness about preventing stroke
• public education about the hazards of exceeding speed limits on the roads, the importance of wearing seat belts, and wearing safety helmets.

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