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Brain injury is a major risk factor in developing dementia. |
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The hits in tackle football are deliberate. Collisions are intentional & unavoidable. Blocking & tackling are dangerous for the body & the brain, regardless of technique or protective equipment. These facts are indisputable. |
Common-sense standards for age-appropriate sports should be enacted immediately. High-risk activities should be reserved for professional, adult sport. |
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“The medical evidence that football causes significant damage to our teenagers is overwhelming. The ongoing scientific debate as to the nature and extent of that damage should not be used to justify continuing to allow this damage to happen.” Sarah Eitzman, Pediatrician |
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“Is that which is being done anywhere close to the dimensions of the problem? That’s the real question. And the answer is ‘no.’" Ken Dryden
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Neurons in the brain do not heal like other parts of the body. When axons are damaged, the brain will attempt to compensate, to work around the damage. The brain may "recover" even though damage remains. |
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Recurring injury
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are currently
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the interests
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Matt Bowers, Ph.D.
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Tackle football is an adult sport. School activities should be mission-centric & age-appropriate. Please contact your local school officials today, and tell them to stay in their lane. Educate, don't damage brains. |