Five Minutes or Less for Health Weekly Tip: Wear a Helmet
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is caused by a blow or jolt to the head or a penetrating head injury that disrupts the normal function of the brain. One way to prevent a TBI is for you and your children to put on a helmet when:
- riding a bike, motorcycle, snowmobile, scooter, or all-terrain vehicle
- playing a contact sport, such as football, ice hockey, or boxing
- using in-line skates or riding a skateboard
- batting and running bases in baseball or softball
- riding a horse
- skiing or snowboarding
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Traumatic Brain Injury Prevention
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Page last modified: February 4, 2013
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