Study shows: E-bikers at higher risk of serious head injuries!

Study shows: E-bikers at higher risk of serious head injuries!

Accidents involving e-bikes can have more serious consequences than accidents involving conventional bicycles, a study suggests. The analysis shows that e-bike riders often suffer serious head injuries in accidents, more similar to those suffered by motorcyclists than cyclists. Although e-bikes are considered safer due to their lower speeds, head injuries can have a more serious impact on older e-bike riders, whose average age is almost 55 years old.

Even though nearly 70 percent of e-bike riders were wearing helmets in accidents, they were more likely to show signs of traumatic brain injury compared to cyclists, of whom only 33.8 percent were protected. The authors of the study therefore emphasize the importance of head protection. In accidents without a helmet, e-bike riders are six times more likely to have a cerebral hemorrhage and a thirteen-fold increased risk of subdural hematoma, which means bleeding between the meninges.

Given the older age of e-bike riders and their increased risk of falls, preventative measures are of great importance. It is recommended that all e-bike riders wear a helmet while riding to minimize the risk of serious head injuries. This protective measure can prevent potentially life-threatening injuries and increase road safety.