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A Neuroscientific Approach to the Examination of Concussions in Student-Athletes
Published on: December 8, 2014
National High School Athlete Concussion Rates From 2005-2006 to 2011-2012
Joseph A Rosenthal1, Randi E Foraker2, Christy L Collins3
1Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, USA joseph.rosenthal@osumc.edu.
Background:
High school athletes are at risk for concussions. Although a previously published study showed an increase in concussion rates for a single school district, it remains unknown if the rate of concussions among high school athletes is increasing nationally.
Purpose:
To investigate national high school athlete concussion rates over time.
Study Design:
Descriptive epidemiologic study.
Methods:
The rate of concussions per 1000 athlete-exposures was calculated for academic years 2005-2006 through 2011-2012 using the High School Reporting Information Online sports injury surveillance system.
Results:
During the 7-year period of this study, High School Reporting Information Online captured 4024 concussions with overall concussion diagnosis rates increasing significantly from 0.23 to 0.51 (P = .004). Concussion diagnosis rates increased for each of the 9 sports studied, with 5 sports having statistically significant increases over this 7-year period.
Conclusion:
The study analysis indicates that national concussion diagnosis rates for high school sports have increased significantly over time.
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