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New CTE Study Spurs Parental Worries
A recent study found that one in four deceased former NFL players showed evidence of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a brain disorder linked to repeated head injuries, raising concerns among parents about youth football safety. Improvements in protocols, equipment, and concussion protocols have made high school football safer, though risks remain, and parental choice continues to be a key factor in participation. Experts emphasize that a concussion cannot be entirely prevented and highlight ongoing research into head injuries, with participation in contact sports declining amid safety worries.
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