No clear evidence from countries that have enforced the wearing of helmets

For Mr. Clarke to continue to push the idea that bicycle helmets
somehow
cause bicycle crashes is completely irresponsible. Mr. Clarke cites a 1988

report (1), an unpublished Current Affair bulletin (2) that is not widely
available but apparently from Australia, and his own web pages (3) to
support his irresponsible argument.

On his 2003 web page, after much questionable data analysis, Mr.
Clarke
concludes that "Neck injuries also increase because of HELMET WEARING AND
CAN LEAD TO DEATH OR SEVERE INJURIES INCLUDING PARALYSIS." [emphasis
added] There is simply no credible evidence to support this absurd claim.

It seems Mr. Clarke has a clear hidden agenda. He does not like
helmets when
riding a bicycle. That is fine for him. But to continue to try to
perpetuate his
discredited myths is dangerous, especially to the most at risk group,
young
boys 10-15 years old.

1 Wasserman RC; Bicyclists, Helmets and Head Injuries: A Rider-Based
Study
of Helmet Use and Effectiveness; AJPH Vol 78, No 9, pp 1220-21, September
1988.

2 Curnow WJ; Road Rules OK? Self protection and social damage;
Current
Affairs Bulletine Australia, April/ May 1998.

3 Clarke CF, Bicycle helmets and accident involvement; Cycling World,
UK,
June 2003 – see: http://www.cycle-helmets.com/cyclingworld.htm

Competing interests:
None declared