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[–] 118 points 1 year ago (3 children)

From 1975 to 2015 "deaths are down 92 percent among children ages 15 and under, and down 44 percent annually across all cyclists." -- https://www.bicycling.com/news/a20043115/kids-bike-fatalities-down-92-percent-but-theres-a-catch/

"You" personally might have survived, but about 12-13 times as many kids died from "No helmet, no fear". (At least very least, 2x as many did.)

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  • [–] 36 points 1 year ago (1 child)

    “Thus, the decline in bicyclist mortality among children might be attributable to fewer child bicycle trips rather than a result of safer road conditions,” the report reads.

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  • [–] 14 points 1 year ago

    I believe the comparison was between to "good old days" and "now", so the 92% number remains valid, even if there are multiple contributing changes.

    But, sure, maybe the 44% number is closer to correct.

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