CONCUSSION continued...
Finally, consider delaying expo-
sure to high-contact game play. Recent
research suggests that the age at which
contact sports begin can affect the life-
long risk for CTE; exposure to head im-
pacts before age 12 is associated with
more negative outcomes than impacts
that occur later on.
“Rules are being explored to reduce
exposure to contact, like eliminating
kickoffs for ages 5-10 in youth football,
and raising the age of first contact ex-
posure, which would mean no ‘heading’
in soccer for players age 10 and under,”
sayd Browd.
“This is an area of active research
nationally,” notes Browd, a father of
two. “We all want the same thing…
healthy, safe and active kids.”
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