Rugby players increase risk of serious brain disease by 14 per cent every year

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“These results provide new evidence regarding the association between rugby union participation and CTE. Specifically, our data shows risk is linked to length of rugby career, with every extra year of play increasing risk. World Rugby is exploring ways to mitigate the risk of concussion and improve how diagnosed or suspected concussions are managed.

A group of former professional and amateur players diagnosed with early-onset dementia are involved in legal action against World Rugby, the Rugby Football Union and the Welsh Rugby Union. “Our Independent Concussion Working Group recently met with Boston University representatives, including Professor Ann McKee, alongside other world leading brain health experts, to continue our dialogue on how we can make the game safer for the whole rugby family.

Source: Healthcare Press (healthcarepress.net)

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