Hospital Cost Is Reduced by Motorcycle Helmet Use
The Journal of Trauma: Injury, Infection, and Critical CarePublished 1 September 2002
Mary-Margaret Brandt, Karla S. Ahrns, Cynthia A. Corpron, Glen A. Franklin, Wendy L. Wahl
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Failure to wear a helmet adds to the financial burden created by motorcycle-related injuries and individuals who do not wear helmets should pay higher insurance premiums.
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Failure to wear a helmet adds to the financial burden created by motorcycle-related injuries. Therefore, individuals who do not wear helmets should pay higher insurance premiums.
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