Are bike share prgrams responsible for more Head INjuries?
06-30-14, 06:46 PM
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I don't bother to read anything on Fox News, unless and until it appears on more credible news sources.
06-30-14, 07:19 PM
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The article wasn't as I had thought ( anti bike ). It was brought out that our cities are not particularly bike friendly and indicated they should be. IMO it should have been pointed out that more injuries, are likely due to more riding as a result of bike sharing programs.
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Media news is entertainment, not a public service, and each outlet has its target audience it caters to.
If one can't separate the facts from the spin and feels compelled attack the source, then they are simply broadcasting their own bias.
Obviously more people riding bicycles will increase bicycle related injuries, its fluff "news".
If one can't separate the facts from the spin and feels compelled attack the source, then they are simply broadcasting their own bias.
Obviously more people riding bicycles will increase bicycle related injuries, its fluff "news".
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Media news is entertainment, not a public service, and each outlet has its target audience it caters to.
If one can't separate the facts from the spin and feels compelled attack the source, then they are simply broadcasting their own bias.
Obviously more people riding bicycles will increase bicycle related injuries, its fluff "news".
If one can't separate the facts from the spin and feels compelled attack the source, then they are simply broadcasting their own bias.
Obviously more people riding bicycles will increase bicycle related injuries, its fluff "news".
07-01-14, 04:52 AM
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I never watch any of the local affiliate stations. I stick with CNN. Sure I won't get local news on CNN. But when the local news is a lot of the same thing happening, I don't waste my time listening to it. Especially the traffic reports, those are for cagers.
07-01-14, 06:57 AM
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Geez, the dearth of critical/logical thinking here is depressing.
Oh NOES!!! It's from FOX!!!! SKEEERY!!!
07-01-14, 07:04 AM
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Oh yeah, Fox is so bad....
Here are some more links for you sensitive types. Not sure if this is true or not, but now maybe we can focus on the issue and not some silly biases
Brain Injury Rates on the Rise in Cities With Bike-Share Programs
Proportion of head injuries rises in cities with bike share programs - The Washington Post
Head Injury Risk Rose In Cities After Bike-Sharing Rolled Out : Shots - Health News : NPR
There's more...
Here are some more links for you sensitive types. Not sure if this is true or not, but now maybe we can focus on the issue and not some silly biases
Brain Injury Rates on the Rise in Cities With Bike-Share Programs
Proportion of head injuries rises in cities with bike share programs - The Washington Post
Head Injury Risk Rose In Cities After Bike-Sharing Rolled Out : Shots - Health News : NPR
There's more...
07-01-14, 08:29 AM
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This is BS. The news was debunked two weeks ago and the researchers involved put under the microscope for their ridiculous media claims which conflict with their own data. Old news I really can't be bothered to link to any of this stuff.
oh ok here is one article: The media got it wrong: Bikeshare programs don't increase head injuries - Vox
whats surprising / not surprising is that Fox is running a two week old de-bunked news story without mentioning the follow up stories. Pathetic - almost everything coming out of those anchors' mouths was a lie.
oh ok here is one article: The media got it wrong: Bikeshare programs don't increase head injuries - Vox
whats surprising / not surprising is that Fox is running a two week old de-bunked news story without mentioning the follow up stories. Pathetic - almost everything coming out of those anchors' mouths was a lie.
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That they are the "only one" who are actually willing to admit it isn't exactly a mark against them.....unless their flavor isn't to your taste.
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That doctor has some good points that bike share promotes health in general, but could have easily done some research and surprised the anchor with the great point that the study actually shows a decrease in brain injuries, rather than a meaningless increase in risk of head injuries relative to other injuries (this last point is the point the news have misunderstood).
Then the doctor spun the interview round to his own research, so he's half savvy. Eating fish prevents concussion - thats pretty rad. Might break out the speargun tomorrow.
Then the doctor spun the interview round to his own research, so he's half savvy. Eating fish prevents concussion - thats pretty rad. Might break out the speargun tomorrow.
07-02-14, 05:48 AM
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Fox news should be in favor of brain injuries. It might increase their audience.
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07-03-14, 09:41 AM
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Are bike share programs responsible for more Head Injuries? And/or are they responsible for safer intersections?
I don't know the answer to either, but here's one study or ("study", if you prefer) to say they make intersections safer...
Study Finds Number of Cyclists Needed to Boost Safety | Bicycling Magazine
I don't know the answer to either, but here's one study or ("study", if you prefer) to say they make intersections safer...
Study Finds Number of Cyclists Needed to Boost Safety | Bicycling Magazine
07-03-14, 10:51 AM
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The problem with ALL discussions of head injuries, including bicycle related ones, is that folks often fail to separate numbers from rate. Bicycling accounts for a fair number of head injuries, but that because so many people bicycle. The actual rate of head injury is fairly low, and is much lower than many other sports. If the same number of people played hockey as bicycled (at the same mix of skill levels) the number of head injuries would boggle the mind.
So, it stands to reason that as bike share programs increase the number of urban bicycle trips, the number of injuries (all kinds) will rise. However, it's entirely possible that increased numbers of bicycles on the streets will condition drivers, and the total accident rate will go down. Depending on how it plays out, we can see an increase in the numbers, and a decrease in the rate at the same time.
So, it stands to reason that as bike share programs increase the number of urban bicycle trips, the number of injuries (all kinds) will rise. However, it's entirely possible that increased numbers of bicycles on the streets will condition drivers, and the total accident rate will go down. Depending on how it plays out, we can see an increase in the numbers, and a decrease in the rate at the same time.
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07-03-14, 11:35 AM
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Thanks, It's hard to come back here when I'm hanging out among the civilized folks in Cozumel. After the 4th, I'll be back up north and have the energy for this stuff again.
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07-03-14, 11:45 AM
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Oh yeah, Fox is so bad....
Here are some more links for you sensitive types. Not sure if this is true or not, but now maybe we can focus on the issue and not some silly biases
Brain Injury Rates on the Rise in Cities With Bike-Share Programs
Proportion of head injuries rises in cities with bike share programs - The Washington Post
Head Injury Risk Rose In Cities After Bike-Sharing Rolled Out : Shots - Health News : NPR
There's more...
Here are some more links for you sensitive types. Not sure if this is true or not, but now maybe we can focus on the issue and not some silly biases
Brain Injury Rates on the Rise in Cities With Bike-Share Programs
Proportion of head injuries rises in cities with bike share programs - The Washington Post
Head Injury Risk Rose In Cities After Bike-Sharing Rolled Out : Shots - Health News : NPR
There's more...
Totally false and debunked already. ALL injuries went DOWN. Head injuries included. Head injuries just didn't go down as fast as other injures. It's anti-bike BS.
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