National Association of State Head Injury Administrators’ Post

🏈 The latest resource from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention! 🧠 A CDC study published in Sports Health found that youth tackle football athletes ages 6 to 14 sustained 15 times more head impacts than flag football athletes during a practice or game. This new resource highlights actions that can be taken to reduce and prevent injury. Get more information and download the graphic at: https://lnkd.in/eP3r5Xy5

  • Screenshot of CDC Five Actions to Lower Head Impacts in Youth Football. Expand opportunities for youth in all communities to play noncontact football (flag and touch football). Reduce the number of contact practices for tackle football programs. Strictly enforce penalties for hitting another player in the head with their helmet. Teach and reinforce position specific and age appropriate tackling and blocking skills. Provide education on prevention of head impacts to players, parents, coaches, and sports officials. Learn more at cdc.gov/heads-up

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