Concussion : Prevention
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Attention to safety, including the use of appropriate athletic gear, such as bike helmets and seat belts, reduces the risk of head injury.
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Concussion is a trauma-induced change in mental status, with confusion and amnesia , and with or without a brief loss of consciousness.
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Concussion is a trauma-induced change in mental status, associated with confusion and amnesia, that may or may not be accompanied by a brief loss of consciousness.
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Concussion is a trauma-induced change in mental status, with confusion and amnesia, and with or without a brief loss of consciousness.
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How to Wear Your Bike Helmet CorrectlyIf the bicycle riders in your family are wearing helmets, good for you. But, they may only be getting half the protection that helmets could offer them.
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Whether on an adult or a child, a helmet that has been approved by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and fits correctly will cushion the head in a fall and protect it from impact with other objects.
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Seat belts protect those wearing them in the event of an accident, but they also protect others in the vehicle, as unrestrained riders can be thrown in a crash.
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