ACS Statement on E-Bike Safety and Injury Prevention

The American College of Surgeons (ACS) Committee on Trauma developed the following statement regarding e-bike safety and injury prevention, approved by the [ACS] Board of Regents at its June 2025 meeting.

Electric bicycles are an increasingly popular mode of transportation and recreation. However, their use is associated with a growing number of serious injuries, particularly among children and adolescents. The ACS recognizes the need to address this emerging public safety problem through evidence-based policy and injury prevention strategies.

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