US EditionRule change cut concussion risk for soccer kids, study indicates
- Banning or limiting headers in youth soccer is linked to a nearly 26% reduction in concussions treated in emergency rooms, according to researchers.
- Concussions were only 6% of soccer-related injuries from 2016 to 2023, down from over 8% between 2012 and 2015, based on data analyzed by researchers.
- Girls experience concussions more frequently than boys in soccer, with 10% of injuries in girls being concussions compared to 6% in boys, researchers noted.
- Dr. Anikar Chhabra stated that while not all concussions result from headers, the trend indicates a decline in concussion rates, highlighting the importance of evidence-based policies for player safety.
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Rule Change Reduced Concussion Risk For Soccer Kids
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