Brain disease in ex-NFL players 'higher than previously shown'
A recent study reveals that degenerative brain disease is significantly more prevalent among deceased ex-NFL players than previously documented, with at least 25% of players who died between 2016 and 2021 showing evidence of the condition. Researchers suggest the actual prevalence could be substantially higher than this initial finding. This discovery underscores growing concerns about the long-term neurological consequences of professional football.
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Brain disease in ex-NFL players 'higher than previously shown'
A recent study reveals that at least 25% of ex-NFL players who died between 2016 and 2021 had a degenerative brain disease, with researchers suggesting the actual prevalence could be significantly higher. This finding indicates a substantially greater burden of neurological disease among former football players than previously documented. The study highlights growing concerns about the long-term health consequences of repeated head impacts in professional football.
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