Risk compensation and bicycle helmets: A false conclusion and uncritical citations
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DOI: 10.1016/j.trf.2018.06.038
Abstract: Abstract Some researchers and many anti-helmet advocates often state that when cyclists wear a helmet they feel safer and take more risks. This hypothesis – risk compensation – if true, would reduce, annul or even… read more here.
Keywords: risk compensation; false conclusion; bicycle helmets; compensation ... See more keywords
Density Variation in the Expanded Polystyrene EPS Foam of Bicycle Helmets and Its Influence on Impact Performance.
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DOI: 10.1115/1.4045709
Abstract: Bicycle helmets attenuate head impacts using expanded polystyrene (EPS) foam liners. The EPS density plays a key role in determining the helmet and head response during an impact. Prior pilot work in our lab showed… read more here.
Keywords: bicycle helmets; helmet; impact performance; density ... See more keywords