Key result
Among 4,864 youth athletes aged 4-13 years evaluated in US EDs for sports-related concussions, football accounted for the highest frequency (41%), followed by basketball (20%) and soccer (17%).
Why the study?
What is the epidemiology and frequency of concussions sustained during participation in organized sports among youth athletes aged 4 to 13 years?
Observational (n=4,864)
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What is the epidemiology and frequency of concussions sustained during participation in organized sports among youth athletes aged 4 to 13 years?
Concussions in youth sports (ages 4-13) are increasing, with football, basketball, and soccer accounting for the majority of ED visits, highlighting the need for improved monitoring and prevention.
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Youth concussion ED visits rose over 11 years with football predominant; leaves open targeted prevention needs in pre-high school athletes.
Buzas et al. (2014) conducted an observational in Concussions (n=4,864). Participation in 9 youth organized sports was evaluated on Frequency of concussions by sport and mechanism. Among 4,864 youth athletes aged 4-13 years evaluated in US EDs for sports-related concussions, football accounted for the highest frequency (41%), followed by basketball (20%) and soccer (17%).
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