A brain injured child cannot compete or participate in school, cannot earn a living, and will require care for the rest of his or her life. There's also no question that no matter how skilled we are or how successful new medical techniques will be, nothing is better than never having suffered an injury at all. It's simply easier and cheaper to prevent injury in the first place than to deal with it over a lifetime. Although vehicle injuries make up the largest proportion of brain injuries, falls come next. Bike riders with helmets can expect an 85 percent reduction in the chance of having a severe head injury.
Education is the key component.
Parents can help by setting a good example. If the parent wears a helmet, the child will wear a helmet. All Rights Reserved.