CTE in Professional Football: Epidemiology, Prevention, and Player Safety
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https://doi.org/10.58445/rars.217Keywords:
CTE, football, disease, athlete, injury, sports, medicineAbstract
This research paper aims to provide a comprehensive review of the relationship between football and the development of Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) resulting from repeated traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), including investigating the significance of CTE as a neurodegenerative disease, examining past and present research into its epidemiology and prevention, and emphasizing the need for ongoing studies and urgency in prioritizing player safety. It calls upon coaches, players, and organizations like the NFL to work collectively towards reducing the incidence and impact of CTE. By fostering a safer environment, promoting a collaborative effort, and advancing our understanding of the relationship between football and CTE, a safer future for all athletes may be possible.
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