Concussions More Common Among College Students Than Previously Thought
Non-sport-related concussions are more common on campus than sport-related concussion
Sports Medicine
Rate of Recurrent Concussions Has Decreased Across High School Sports
The rate of concussions sustained during high school football practice has decreased over the past 5 years, while the rate of concussions sustained in competition during regular football game season has increased.
No Association Found Between Contact Sports Among Teens and Later Mental Health Issues
Adolescents who play contact sports, including football, are not at increased risk for subsequent cognitive impairment, depression, or suicidal thoughts in early adulthood.
Deaths Related to Neurodegenerative Disease Have Increased Among Former Soccer Players
Former soccer players have an increased risk for mortality from neurodegenerative diseases.
Risk and Severity of CTE Increase With Years of Football Played
The risk and severity of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) increase with the number of years playing American football.
Decrease Seen in Football Practice-Related Concussions
Rates of concussion during football practice and recurrent concussion rates across all high school sports decreased from the 2013-2014 to 2017-2018 school years.
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