Staying Safe on Bikes, Skateboards & Rollerblades
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Staying Safe on Wheels

Many leisure activities involve wheels of some sort whether they are on bikes, skateboards, scooters or inline skates!

In the past 10 years in BC, 17 children under the age of 19 have died from fatal head injuries as a result of biking, inline skating or skateboarding.

Wearing the appropriate, well-fitted helmet can decrease the risk of a serious head injury by 85%! See below for more tips on how to bike, ride or skate safe.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Northern Health Resources

 

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