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Tue 09 Sep 2008Helmet use reduces risk of injury by up to 88%
PARENTS ARE putting their children at risk of serious and life-changing injury by allowing them to cycle without safety helmets, according to a brain injury charity that opened an awareness campaign on the issue this week.
The Peter Bradley Foundation, which provides services to people with an acquired brain injury (ABI), yesterday unveiled its Mind Your Headcampaign to encourage parents to think twice about letting children cycle without protective headgear.
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