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March is Brain Injury Awareness Month The following link(s) will open in one new tab or window. Should you have any questions regarding this article, please follow the specific contact information provided. Brain Injury Association Education and Advocacy Campaign: "A Concussion is a Brain Injury. Get the Facts" The Brain Injury Association of New York State (BIANYS) and its partners in 43 states are recognizing Brain Injury Awareness Month with a nationwide education and advocacy campaign: “A Concussion is a Brain Injury. Get the Facts.” There will be radio and print public service announcements, awareness proclamations, and special events. More details are available on the BIANYS website. Prevention: New Study Finds Helmets Effective in Preventing Head Injuries A review of studies examining neck and head injuries among skiers and snowboarders has found that helmet use decreases the risk of head injuries. The meta-analysis found that the risk of head injury was reduced by 35% with helmet use. No increase in the risk of neck injuries was found among helmet users. This adds to other evidence that helmets can reduce the risk of head injuries, including severe injuries leading to traumatic brain injury and even death, in a wide variety of activities. Source: The Effect of Helmets on the Risk of Head and Neck Injuries Among Skiers and Snowboarders: a Meta-Analysis. Canadian Medical Association Journal, February 1, 2010.
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