Among these threats is the danger of potential permanent brain damage. In the article, "High School Football's Benefits Outweigh the Risks," the author refers to a study conducted by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which used 3,439 former NFL players. According to Riley's account of this study, "Among these players, the incidence of neurodegenerative disease is three times higher than in the general population." This shows that football is a high-risk sport. Preserving the mental health of young athletes is of great importance, especially because they still have a long life ahead of them. If they develop permanent brain damage early, they will only suffer as they age, causing them to also become mentally
Among these threats is the danger of potential permanent brain damage. In the article, "High School Football's Benefits Outweigh the Risks," the author refers to a study conducted by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which used 3,439 former NFL players. According to Riley's account of this study, "Among these players, the incidence of neurodegenerative disease is three times higher than in the general population." This shows that football is a high-risk sport. Preserving the mental health of young athletes is of great importance, especially because they still have a long life ahead of them. If they develop permanent brain damage early, they will only suffer as they age, causing them to also become mentally