Posts Tagged 'youth sports'

According to the CDC “Heads Up” Activity Report, published in 2008:

• Concussions are the most commonly reported injury in children and teenagers participating in youth sports.
• There are more than 38 million boys and girls, ages 5-18, playing in organized sports nationwide.
• 65% of reported sport-related concussions came from the 5-18 age group.*
  • Note – many of “these injuries may be considered mild, they can result in health consequences such as impaired thinking, memory problems, and emotional ...