Rutgers study: facial and head injuries from electric scooters “a rising epidemic”

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By mmillikinJun 13, 2019, 3:30 am1.1k ptsInteresting
Facial and head injuries from riding electric scooters have tripled over the past decade, according to a Rutgers study. Electric scooter use has been increasing in popularity as a more environmentally friendly and efficient alternative to gasoline vehicles. However, state helmet laws vary, and the study found…

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