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As the evidence regarding effectiveness of hip protectors is still inconclusive we would like to refer you to the relevant section by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (ROSPA).

This includes an article by Professor Julian Minns "How safe are hip protectors?", available on the link below.

www.rospa.com/homesafety/advice/olderpeople/hip_protectors.htm

 

 


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