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The Boston Globe
Massachusetts High School Football and CTE Risks
A recent study highlights the risks of head trauma and chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) among football players, revealing that most NFL brains examined showed signs of the disease. The findings emphasize that exposure to head impacts begins at youth levels, raising concerns about safety practices in high school sports. Massachusetts' current safety protocols, including limited contact practices and lack of mandated safety equipment, are considered insufficient, prompting calls for increased safety measures such as full-time trainers and protective gear to better safeguard adolescent athletes.
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