Most e-scooter injuries could be prevented, CDC finds

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Nearly half of those hurt in e-scooter crashes sustained head injuries

, learning how to properly ride an e-scooter and wearing a helmet while doing so might be the key to preventing injuries.

, 15 percent of which were traumatic. The CDC said less than one percent of the riders it studied wore helmets. A doctor who treated Bromelkamp believes this highlights the importance of e-scooter safety, saying they can lessen the impact in a crash.

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