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Analysis reveals increased crash-related inpatient costs in states without motorcycle helmet laws, suggesting preventable expenses.
Universal motorcycle helmet law repeal is associated with a 26% increase in crash-related inpatient costs. As policy repeal has occurred in 33 US states, a substantial portion of nationwide medical costs associated with motorcycle crashes may be potentially preventable.
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