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. 2011 Jan;30(1):1-17, vii.
doi: 10.1016/j.csm.2010.08.006.

The epidemiology of sport-related concussion

Daniel H Daneshvar  1 , Christopher J Nowinski, Ann C McKee, Robert C Cantu
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The epidemiology of sport-related concussion

Daniel H Daneshvar et al. Clin Sports Med. 2011 Jan.

Abstract

Concussions and head injuries may never be completely eliminated from sports. However, with better data comes an improved understanding of the types of actions and activities that typically result in concussions. With this knowledge can come improved techniques and rule changes to minimize the rate and severity of concussions in sports. This article identifies the factors that affect concussion rate.

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