Concussions in young athletes on the rise, especially in hockey and football players
Sunday, September 12, 2010 - 20:21
in Health & Medicine
A new study finds visits to emergency departments for concussions that occurred during organized team sports have increased dramatically over a 10-year period, and appear to be highest in ice hockey and football. The number of sports-related concussions is highest in high school-aged athletes, but the number in younger athletes is significant and rising.