Helmet Use Decline Linked to Surge in E-Bike Head Trauma, Study Reveals

A study published in JAMA Surgery reveals a significant increase in head injuries from e-bike accidents, with a 49-fold rise in hospitalizations for head trauma among e-bike riders from 2017 to 2022. The research highlights a concerning decline in helmet use, with only 44% of injured e-bike riders wearing helmets. Experts emphasize the need for increased helmet use, urban design changes, helmet laws and enforcement, and education to prevent e-bike injuries, especially among children.