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Demographic and Football-Related Characteristics Associated with Objective Cognitive Performance in Former NFL

Landon B Lempke1,2, Benjamin L Brett3, Ruben J Echemendia4,5

  • 1Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine, 1223 E. Marshall St., Suite 410, Egyptian Building, Richmond, VA, 23219, USA. landon.lempke@vcuhealth.org.

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Summary

Demographic factors, not head impact exposure, significantly influenced cognitive performance in former NFL players. Longer professional careers correlated with poorer cognitive function, highlighting the impact of football participation on brain health.

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