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New Study of Ski Helmet Use Urges Importance of Responsible Skiing

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The snow has fallen in northern New England, and skiers and snowboarders are getting ready to hit the slopes or trails. A new study by trauma surgeons at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center (DHMC) emphasizes that, while wearing a helmet can protect against some injuries, it has limited ability after certain impact forces. Skiing responsibly and within one’s abilities is critical to […]

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SnowBrains | December 3, 2019
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“Ski Helmet Use Isn’t Reducing Brain Injuries” | by New York Times

Helmet use is at an all time high. According to the National Ski Areas Association 70% of skiers and riders in the USA use helmets. Head injuries while skiing and riding in the USA have nevertheless remained at the same rates they were at before helmets became popular. What’s the deal? Why do we have more helmets, but the same amount of head injuries? The New York Times digs deeper […]

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