Sports and Brain Injury
The New York Times published a great article about the dangers associated with not recognizing the signs and warnings associated with Football injury. Too often sporting goals prompt those who could make a difference dealing with injuries to fail players and themselves. The issues of multiple impacts and multiple concussions seen in many contact sports like football and boxing are getting more and more attention.
The National Football League has recently faced questions about its handling of concussions after four former players were found to have significant brain damage as early as their mid-30s. But teenagers are more susceptible to immediate harm from such injuries because, studies show, their brain tissue is less developed than adults’ and more easily damaged. High school players also typically receive less capable medical care, or none at all.
At least 50 high school or younger football players in more than 20 states since 1997 have been killed or have sustained serious head injuries on the field, according to research by The New York Times.
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