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Cycling The Single Biggest Activity For Referrals To Brain Unit

Cycling is the most common activity leading to referral to Beaumont Hospital’s national centre...

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07.58 5 Jan 2021


Cycling The Single Biggest Activity For Referrals To Brain Unit


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07.58 5 Jan 2021


Cycling is the most common activity leading to referral to Beaumont Hospital’s national centre for treating traumatic brain injury . According to a new study, of 26 patients with cycling-related head injuries who were transferred to the unit -  only two were recorded as wearing a helmet . We asked Martina Callanan - member of Cyclist.ie and deputy chair of the Galway Cycling Campaign for reaction and whether the figures add merit to the argument for mandatory helmets.

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