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Motorcycle Helmet Study Media Coverage

Pittsburgh, June 25, 2008 -- The following is a list of media coverage regarding the recently released University of Pittsburgh study showing that Pennsylvania motorcyclists suffered large increases in head injury, deaths and hospitalizations in the two years following repeal of state motorcycle helmet law.

Brain dead: New evidence shows motorcyclists need helmets
June 19, 2008
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Editorial: High cost of riding without a helmet
June 17, 2008
Philadelphia Inquirer

New studies on deaths, head injuries is reason to restore state's helmet law
June 17, 2008
The Morning Call

Editorial: No smoking, no helmets either
June 14
Carlisle Sentinel

It’s no surprise
June 14, 2008
Daily American

Pointless helmet study may have a point
June 13, 2008
Daily Item

Head Injuries Up Since Motorcycle Helmet Law Amended In Pennsylvania
June 13, 2008
WPXI-TV11 Pittsburgh

Head injuries soar since repeal of helmet law
June 13, 2008
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Study: Pa. Biker Deaths, Injuries Increased
June 13, 2008
KDKA-TV2 Pittsburgh

Study: Since Pa. Motorcycle Helmet Law Repeal, Deaths Up
June 12, 2008
WTAE-TV4 Pittsburggh

Claire Collins
UPMC News Bureau
(412) 647-3555