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Concussion! Friday Night Lights and Informed Consent—A Commentary.

Authors :
DeBarr, Kathy A.
Pettit, Michele L.
Source :
Journal of School Health. May2019, Vol. 89 Issue 5, p341-344. 4p.
Publication Year :
2019

Abstract

The article discusses the consequences of repeated concussions from high impact sports such as football, soccer, hockey, wrestling,rugby, and lacrosse, particularly concussion among high school girls. Topics discussed include the association between downhill skiing, martial arts, horse riding, and parachuting and traumatic brain injury (TBI), a study by National Football League (NFL) on brain damage among football players, and development of chronic traumatic encephalopathy.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00224391
Volume :
89
Issue :
5
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Journal of School Health
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
135667998
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/josh.12744