Concussions double for younger athletes
Concussions among younger athletes have doubled in the past dozen years, according to a new study.
The study found that older teens had the highest rate of emergency room visits for sports-related concussions among children, but concussions among 8- to 13-years olds doubled since 1997.
Concussion experts say middle schoolers may think they need to play through the pain. They also often have difficulty explaining their symptoms when they get knocked around on the playing field.
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