Major Study Identifies CTE in At Least One-Quarter of NFL Players

NY Times Science · · 1 min read · Social Sciences

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Key Takeaways

  • At least 1 in 4 NFL players are affected by CTE.
  • Researchers suggest the actual prevalence of CTE among NFL players may be much higher than 1 in 4.

Overview

A recent major study concluded that a minimum of 1 in 4 National Football League (NFL) players are affected by Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE). Researchers involved in the study communicated that the actual prevalence of CTE among NFL players could be substantially greater than this identified proportion.

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