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New study raises concerns about prevalence of CTE among NFL players

New study raises concerns about prevalence of CTE among NFL players

Summary

A recent study found that 25% of NFL players who died from 2016 to 2021 had chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a brain disease linked to repeated head injuries. The study was reported by the British Medical Journal and involved the Concussion & CTE Foundation.

Key Facts

  • The study focused on NFL players who died between 2016 and 2021.
  • One in four of these players had CTE, a disease that damages the brain over time.
  • CTE is connected to repeated hits to the head, common in football.
  • The British Medical Journal published the study.
  • The Concussion & CTE Foundation helped conduct the research.
  • Chris Nowinski, CEO of the Foundation, discussed the study’s findings publicly.
  • The study raises new concerns about brain health risks in NFL players.
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