Snowboarding and Skiing Helmets

Year: 2005

Resolution Number: 27

Action Taken: Approved as Amended

Status:

Author(s): Robert S. Levine, MD

Sponsor: Robert S. Levine, MD

On behalf of: Oakland County Delegation

Committee: D (Public Health)

Resolved Section(s):
RESOLVED: That MSMS strongly recommend that all snowboarders and skiers wear proper helmets and that MSMS further educate the public about this safety issue.RATIONALE: The Committee agreed with the author’s intent but, like the AMA and other major medical and ski organizations, felt that mandating helmet use would be too difficult and costly.

Fiscal Note: NULL

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