Sep 16, 2023 06:32 PM
https://bigthink.com/health/skeptical-st...te-sports/
KEY POINTS: A recent study attempted to link chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) with early deaths among athletes, but the research had major limitations. Compared with contact sports, bicycling — which kills nearly 1,000 Americans each year — is far more dangerous. As long as everyone is properly informed, professional and amateur athletes can decide for themselves whether contact sports are worth the risk... (MORE - details)
KEY POINTS: A recent study attempted to link chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) with early deaths among athletes, but the research had major limitations. Compared with contact sports, bicycling — which kills nearly 1,000 Americans each year — is far more dangerous. As long as everyone is properly informed, professional and amateur athletes can decide for themselves whether contact sports are worth the risk... (MORE - details)