E-Bike Injuries Skyrocket, With 1 in 10 Requiring Hospitalization

Since 2017, hospitalizations due to e-bike injuries have risen 43-fold, occurring alongside a decline in helmet use, according to a new study.
E-Bike Injuries Skyrocket, With 1 in 10 Requiring Hospitalization
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Over 45,000 Americans were injured as a result of e-bike injuries between 2017 and 2022, indicating a 30-fold rise in the number of injuries caused by the popular mode of transportation. Nearly one in 10 of those injuries required hospitalization.

The data come from a new study published in JAMA Surgery, highlighting the importance of adhering to manufacturer safety standards and municipal rules governing e-bikes.
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