You are hosting a discussion on injury prevention when a participant asks you if you believe that helmets for motorcyclists will truly make a difference. You would respond by saying:
A) "Motorcycle helmets decrease the risk of death when involved in a collision."
B) "Helmets have been shown to prevent motorcycle accidents."
C) "Wearing a helmet decreases the chance of being ejected from a motorcycle."
D) "A motorcycle helmet decreases the chance of permanent spinal injury."
A
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