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Helmets Reduce Risk Of Injuries Among Skiers, Snowboarders

Helmets reduce the risk of head injury among skiers and snowboarders by 35% with no evidence of an increased risk of neck injury, states an article in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal).

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