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Tag: <span>chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE)</span>
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CTE RISK GOES UP 30% FOR EACH YEAR OF PLAYING FOOTBALL
For every year of absorbing the pounding and repeated head collisions that come with playing football, a person’s risk of developing chronic traumatic encephalopathy increases by 30%, according to new research. For every 2.6 years of play, the risk of developing the condition doubles, the study finds. These new findings from an analysis of 266 deceased former...
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Brain condition CTE seen in H.S. football players: study
Football players can develop chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) after playing high school football, although higher rates of CTE are tied to college and pro football, the researchers said. (HealthDay)—Crippling brain injury from football can start early, even among high school players, a new study suggests. And its effects can last over time, even without additional...