As more studies find longer-term consequences for even a mild concussion, including a heightened risk of suicide, the impact on sports continues to unfold. A recent ESPN report said 225,000 youth football players overseen by Pop Warner Little Scholars were forced to switch insurers after the longtime carrier refused to provide coverage without an exclusion for any neurological injury. With Super Bowl LIII taking place in Atlanta on Feb. 3, there's sure to be plenty of conversation this week around sports and head injuries.
Data Points: The impact of concussions
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