Wearing a helmet, if you're a skier or snowboarder, reduces your risk of having a head injury by 60 percent.

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The study showed that head injuries are very common. One in every six injuries in the study was a head injury.

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It seems like it is a smart thing to wear a helmet if you ski or snowboard. Even if you're not aiming for Olympic gold, but you are skiing or snowboarding, just for fun or pleasure.

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Do as the Olympians do. Wear a helmet, even if you're not an elite skier or snowboarder - especially if you're not.

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I believe helmet use should be promoted strongly, and ski resorts could make helmets available for free to skiers and snowboarders when they buy their lift tickets.

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