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Besides WHO have concluded that cycling improves health much more than it reduces good health by way of injuries and such. WHO Europe even have a model on their homepage which they call Health Economic Assessment Tool for cycling, where city officials can calculate savings from improved access to cycling. They do not mention helmets.
http://www.euro.who.int/en/what-we-do/health-topics/environment-and-health/Transport-and-health/activities/promotion-of-safe-walking-and-cycling-in-urban-areas/quantifying-the-positive-health-effects-of-cycling-and-walking/health-economic-assessment-tool-heat-for-cycling-and-walking
If helmet wearing percentages on bicycles increased dramatically, like it did in Australia and New Zealand after they passed helmet compulsion and strict enforcement, that would in all probability not improve head injury rates to any noticeable extent. The results from these two countries support this. For a lead to more info, click on the link under my name above.
Hi,
The responsible thing is to use a bicycle for transport. (For instance when compared to driving a car for distances shorter than 2-10 km ) Using a helmet has little to do with being more environmentally responsible. It should be the choice of each and every cyclists, and regardless of this individual choice. Those that ride with a helmet should not be bullied. Those that ride without helmets should not be bullied.
The 85% figure used in the text has been retracted many years ago by the authors. The best estimate today might be