At least 1 in 4 ex-NFL players who died from 2016 to 2021 had CTE, study finds
Summary
A new study shows that at least one in four former NFL players who died between 2016 and 2021 had chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a brain disease linked to repeated head injuries. Dr. Robert C. Cantu, a medical expert on concussions and CTE, discussed these findings on CBS News.Key Facts
- At least 25% of former NFL players who passed away from 2016 to 2021 were found to have CTE.
- CTE is a brain disease caused by repeated hits to the head, often seen in contact sports.
- The study results were shared publicly on a Tuesday.
- Dr. Robert C. Cantu is a founding member and medical director of the Concussion and CTE Foundation.
- The information was presented during a CBS News interview.
- The research highlights ongoing concerns about brain health in football players.
- The study focuses on former NFL players, a group known for high exposure to head impacts.
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