Collapsible bicycle helmets provide less protection on average than conventional helmets, new study finds

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New research from Imperial College London has found that, on average, collapsible (sometimes called "foldable") bicycle helmets provide lower levels of protection against serious head injuries than noncollapsible helmets.

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