New Study Shows Kids Overconfident on Wheels, When Nearly Half of Bike-Related Hospitalizations Diagnosed as Traumatic Brain Injury

Visit the expanded BIA Prevention page -- lots of downloads

Prevention of brain injury is a major focus of NVBIA, BIAV, and BIA.   Together we devote significant efforts towards the goal of preventing the occurrence of brain injuries. 

Our associations promote bicycle helmets, elementary and high school education programs, speakers bureaus, a nationwide billboard campaign, public service announcements, and the involvement of physicians, rehabilitation specialists, lawyers, and public figures.

Our December '99 newsletter included a picture of the helmet that saved Tom Tobias, when he had a serious bike accident three years ago.  Helmets save lives! 

Interesting sites on prevention:

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, or  NHTSA, is an agency of the U.S. Department of Transportation.  Established by the Highway Safety Act of 1970, as the successor to the National Highway Safety Bureau, it carries out safety programs under the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966 and the Highway Safety Act of 1966.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention serves as the national focus for developing and applying disease prevention and control, environmental health, and health promotion and education activities designed to improve the health of the people of the United States. CDC, located in Atlanta, GA, is an agency of the US Department of Health and Human Services.  The center is recognized as the lead federal agency for protecting the health and safety of people - at home and abroad, providing credible information to enhance health decisions, and promoting health through strong partnerships.  Use the site to find information on (as examples):

• Bicycle Helmets
• Preventing Bicycle-related Brain Injuries
• Bike Safety