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Is enough being done to protect athletes from concussions? /

by Wilcox, Christine, frey50
Series: In controversy Published by : Referencepoint Press (San Diego, CA) , 2015 Physical details: 96 pages ; 24 cm. ISBN:9781601527547; 1601527543. ISSN:978160152
Subject(s): Brain -- Concussion -- Prevention. | Soccer injuries -- Prevention. | Sports injuries -- Prevention. | High school athletes -- Wounds and injuries -- Prevention. | College athletes -- Wounds and injuries -- Prevention.
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What are the origins of the concussion controversy in sports? -- How dangerous are concussions? -- Are adult leagues doing enough to protect players? -- Are schools and youth leagues doing enough to protect kids? -- Who is to blame for concussion risks to athletes?

"Experts estimate that at least 10 percent of all contact sports athletes sustain concussions every year. Through objective discussion, numerous direct quotes, and full-color illustrations this title examines What Are the Origins of the Concussion Controversy in Sports? How Dangerous Are Concussions? Are Adult Leagues Doing Enough to Protect Players? Are Schools and Youth Leagues Doing Enough to Protect Kids? Who Is to Blame for Concussion Risks to Athletes?"--Publisher's website.