One in four NFL players could get CTE, alarming new study finds
One in four NFL players could get CTE, alarming new study finds - Chronic traumatic encephalopathy is a progressive brain disease linked to repeated head impacts
A new study has found that one in four former NFL players may develop chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a progressive brain disease linked to repeated head impacts. Researchers from Mass General Brigham, Harvard Medical School, and Boston University analyzed the brains of 215 out of 878 deceased former players, indicating a 24.5% prevalence of CTE.
The disease can cause a range of symptoms, including memory loss, confusion, mood changes, and impaired decision-making. Despite the NFL's attempts to downplay the risks of head injuries, the study highlights the need for stronger concussion protocols and recovery periods, as well as the limitation of safety equipment.
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