Source 1: A study by National Pediatrics found skateboarding causes more wrist
and ankle injuries than head injuries.
Source 2:
The Cortland Evening News reports that the two skateboarders who
were involved in a collision at the Cortland Skate Park suffered only
minor injuries (one sprained wrist and a few scratches), thanks mainly
to the fact that they were both wearing helmets.
Which option best combines the two sources into a single detail sentence?
A. The Cortland Skate Park may have to be closed until
skateboarders find a way to reduce wrist and ankle injuries.
B. Helmets are effectively protecting skateboarders from head
injuries, though wrist and ankle injuries are still common.
C. Skateboarders should be more concerned about wearing
protective wrist guards than helmets.
D. Doctors feel that skateboarding is dangerous, even though most
injuries are minor.