Rural adolescent attitudes and use of bicycle helmets in Iowa.

Summary: Did you know that wearing a bike helmet can save your life? A new study looked at teenagers living in rural Iowa to see if they wear helmets. Out of over 1,300 teens, most said they rarely or never wear one! They also didn't think wearing a helmet was very important. But there is a simple and powerful fix. When parents made a strict "no helmet, no riding" rule, teens were 32 times more likely to wear their helmets. Parents really do make a big difference in keeping kids safe!