Opportunities to Reshape the Culture Around Concussion in Sports: New CDC Report

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Opportunities to Reshape the Culture Around Concussion in Sports: New CDC Report

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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.). National Center for Injury Prevention and Control
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We need to build a culture in sports where athletes

take steps to lower their chances of getting a

concussion and recognize and report concussion

symptoms so that they can seek care and take time

to recover. This involves moving beyond general

knowledge of concussion and changing the way we

talk about and respond to concussion so that athletes

know they cannot play with a concussion or hide

their symptoms.Together, coaches, parents, health care providers, and school professionals should create a safe sports culture in which athletes
Subjects:

Athletes / Psychology Brain Concussion / Prevention & Control Brain Concussion / Psychology Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice Sports
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12967492
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PMC3020603
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Pamphlet (or booklet)
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1 Page
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Stephen B. Thacker CDC Library
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