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The Epidemiology of Sport-Related Concussion

Journal

CLINICS IN SPORTS MEDICINE
Volume 30, Issue 1, Pages 1-+

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W B SAUNDERS CO-ELSEVIER INC
DOI: 10.1016/j.csm.2010.08.006

Keywords

Concussion; Epidemiology; Equipment; Traumatic brain injury; Sport

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Funding

  1. Boston University Alzheimer's Disease Center [NIA P30 AG13846, 0572063345-5]
  2. National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment
  3. National Collegiate Athletic Association
  4. National Federation of State High School Associations
  5. American Football Coaches Association
  6. Sports Legacy Institute
  7. NATIONAL INSTITUTE ON AGING [P30AG013846] Funding Source: NIH RePORTER

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Concussions and head injuries may never be completely eliminated from sports. However, with better data comes an improved understanding of the types of actions and activities that typically result in concussions. With this knowledge can come improved techniques and rule changes to minimize the rate and severity of concussions in sports. This article identifies the factors that affect concussion rate.

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