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Concerns grow over brain injuries in youth American football
Original: mTBI entrenchment My family showed up to support family at a 9 and under (American) football game. They played in full p
A parent describes watching children aged nine and under play American football in full pads and helmets, and questions the practice given the scientific evidence that mild traumatic brain injuries, even from small hits, can affect developing brains. The account argues the sport entrenches injury risk in children from an early age, adding to ongoing debate in the United States over safety in youth tackle football.
Why now: Ongoing public concern about head injuries and brain health in children's contact sports, especially American football.
youth American footballmild traumatic brain injury
Evidence
- mTBI entrenchment My family showed up to support family at a 9 and under (American) football game. They played in full pads and helmets. Mild traumatic brain injuries from small hits in this game, and their effects on brains, are scientifically well known. I was... well, not… · polymathparent.wordpress.com@polymathparent.wordpress.com · 1
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