An epidemic of brain injuries and fatalities for motorcyclists globally is directly due to the dearth of helmet usage.
initially fell but are now seeing strong industry and consumer growth, particularly in the last three years. However, with more two wheeled-vehicles on the road and traffic fatalities on the rise worldwide, the WHO has released its second edition of the Helmet Road Safety Manual, complete with analysis and advice for modern motorcyclists around the world.
Helmets are the most important piece of moto-gear, but don’t forget a jacket, gloves, and boots either.Globally, the WHO says that powered-two-wheel fatalities account for about 28% of roadway fatalities annually, which isn't statistically concerning considering motorcycles make up about 30% of vehicles worldwide, according to. But these big-picture statistics don't show the details of where motorcycles are used the most and how crash statistics vary by country and region.
To start, the WHO explains that there are a few key reasons why riders don't currently wear helmets; affordability, hot weather, misinformation, and inadequate enforcement of existing helmet laws.
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