There have been several injuries and even deaths at roller coasters recently, and you might be asking whether roller coasters are as safe as we once thought.
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CNN spoke with wellness expert Dr. Lena Wen to understand the potential health risks of roller coasters and what riders should know before getting on one. As an emergency physical and clinical associate professor at George Washington University and a former Baltimore health commissioner, she shared what you should know and whether roller coasters are truly safe.
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