Exploring Risks of Repeated Head Impacts in Youth and Strategies to Minimize Exposure: Proceedings of a Workshop (2026)

Chapter: 3 Exploring the Evidence on Health Outcomes of Youth Exposure to Repetitive Head Impacts

Previous Chapter: 2 Characterizing Repeated Head Impacts in Youth
Suggested Citation: "3 Exploring the Evidence on Health Outcomes of Youth Exposure to Repetitive Head Impacts." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Exploring Risks of Repeated Head Impacts in Youth and Strategies to Minimize Exposure: Proceedings of a Workshop. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29227.
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Suggested Citation: "3 Exploring the Evidence on Health Outcomes of Youth Exposure to Repetitive Head Impacts." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Exploring Risks of Repeated Head Impacts in Youth and Strategies to Minimize Exposure: Proceedings of a Workshop. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29227.
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Suggested Citation: "3 Exploring the Evidence on Health Outcomes of Youth Exposure to Repetitive Head Impacts." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Exploring Risks of Repeated Head Impacts in Youth and Strategies to Minimize Exposure: Proceedings of a Workshop. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29227.
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Suggested Citation: "3 Exploring the Evidence on Health Outcomes of Youth Exposure to Repetitive Head Impacts." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Exploring Risks of Repeated Head Impacts in Youth and Strategies to Minimize Exposure: Proceedings of a Workshop. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29227.
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Suggested Citation: "3 Exploring the Evidence on Health Outcomes of Youth Exposure to Repetitive Head Impacts." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Exploring Risks of Repeated Head Impacts in Youth and Strategies to Minimize Exposure: Proceedings of a Workshop. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29227.
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Suggested Citation: "3 Exploring the Evidence on Health Outcomes of Youth Exposure to Repetitive Head Impacts." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Exploring Risks of Repeated Head Impacts in Youth and Strategies to Minimize Exposure: Proceedings of a Workshop. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29227.
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Suggested Citation: "3 Exploring the Evidence on Health Outcomes of Youth Exposure to Repetitive Head Impacts." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Exploring Risks of Repeated Head Impacts in Youth and Strategies to Minimize Exposure: Proceedings of a Workshop. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29227.
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Suggested Citation: "3 Exploring the Evidence on Health Outcomes of Youth Exposure to Repetitive Head Impacts." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Exploring Risks of Repeated Head Impacts in Youth and Strategies to Minimize Exposure: Proceedings of a Workshop. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29227.
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Suggested Citation: "3 Exploring the Evidence on Health Outcomes of Youth Exposure to Repetitive Head Impacts." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Exploring Risks of Repeated Head Impacts in Youth and Strategies to Minimize Exposure: Proceedings of a Workshop. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29227.
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Suggested Citation: "3 Exploring the Evidence on Health Outcomes of Youth Exposure to Repetitive Head Impacts." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Exploring Risks of Repeated Head Impacts in Youth and Strategies to Minimize Exposure: Proceedings of a Workshop. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29227.
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Suggested Citation: "3 Exploring the Evidence on Health Outcomes of Youth Exposure to Repetitive Head Impacts." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Exploring Risks of Repeated Head Impacts in Youth and Strategies to Minimize Exposure: Proceedings of a Workshop. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29227.
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Suggested Citation: "3 Exploring the Evidence on Health Outcomes of Youth Exposure to Repetitive Head Impacts." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Exploring Risks of Repeated Head Impacts in Youth and Strategies to Minimize Exposure: Proceedings of a Workshop. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29227.
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Suggested Citation: "3 Exploring the Evidence on Health Outcomes of Youth Exposure to Repetitive Head Impacts." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Exploring Risks of Repeated Head Impacts in Youth and Strategies to Minimize Exposure: Proceedings of a Workshop. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29227.
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Suggested Citation: "3 Exploring the Evidence on Health Outcomes of Youth Exposure to Repetitive Head Impacts." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Exploring Risks of Repeated Head Impacts in Youth and Strategies to Minimize Exposure: Proceedings of a Workshop. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29227.
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Suggested Citation: "3 Exploring the Evidence on Health Outcomes of Youth Exposure to Repetitive Head Impacts." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Exploring Risks of Repeated Head Impacts in Youth and Strategies to Minimize Exposure: Proceedings of a Workshop. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29227.
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Suggested Citation: "3 Exploring the Evidence on Health Outcomes of Youth Exposure to Repetitive Head Impacts." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Exploring Risks of Repeated Head Impacts in Youth and Strategies to Minimize Exposure: Proceedings of a Workshop. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29227.
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Suggested Citation: "3 Exploring the Evidence on Health Outcomes of Youth Exposure to Repetitive Head Impacts." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Exploring Risks of Repeated Head Impacts in Youth and Strategies to Minimize Exposure: Proceedings of a Workshop. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29227.
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Suggested Citation: "3 Exploring the Evidence on Health Outcomes of Youth Exposure to Repetitive Head Impacts." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Exploring Risks of Repeated Head Impacts in Youth and Strategies to Minimize Exposure: Proceedings of a Workshop. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29227.
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Suggested Citation: "3 Exploring the Evidence on Health Outcomes of Youth Exposure to Repetitive Head Impacts." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Exploring Risks of Repeated Head Impacts in Youth and Strategies to Minimize Exposure: Proceedings of a Workshop. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29227.
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Suggested Citation: "3 Exploring the Evidence on Health Outcomes of Youth Exposure to Repetitive Head Impacts." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Exploring Risks of Repeated Head Impacts in Youth and Strategies to Minimize Exposure: Proceedings of a Workshop. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29227.
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Suggested Citation: "3 Exploring the Evidence on Health Outcomes of Youth Exposure to Repetitive Head Impacts." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Exploring Risks of Repeated Head Impacts in Youth and Strategies to Minimize Exposure: Proceedings of a Workshop. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29227.
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Suggested Citation: "3 Exploring the Evidence on Health Outcomes of Youth Exposure to Repetitive Head Impacts." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Exploring Risks of Repeated Head Impacts in Youth and Strategies to Minimize Exposure: Proceedings of a Workshop. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29227.
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Suggested Citation: "3 Exploring the Evidence on Health Outcomes of Youth Exposure to Repetitive Head Impacts." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Exploring Risks of Repeated Head Impacts in Youth and Strategies to Minimize Exposure: Proceedings of a Workshop. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29227.
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Suggested Citation: "3 Exploring the Evidence on Health Outcomes of Youth Exposure to Repetitive Head Impacts." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Exploring Risks of Repeated Head Impacts in Youth and Strategies to Minimize Exposure: Proceedings of a Workshop. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29227.
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Suggested Citation: "3 Exploring the Evidence on Health Outcomes of Youth Exposure to Repetitive Head Impacts." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Exploring Risks of Repeated Head Impacts in Youth and Strategies to Minimize Exposure: Proceedings of a Workshop. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29227.
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Suggested Citation: "3 Exploring the Evidence on Health Outcomes of Youth Exposure to Repetitive Head Impacts." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Exploring Risks of Repeated Head Impacts in Youth and Strategies to Minimize Exposure: Proceedings of a Workshop. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29227.
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Suggested Citation: "3 Exploring the Evidence on Health Outcomes of Youth Exposure to Repetitive Head Impacts." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Exploring Risks of Repeated Head Impacts in Youth and Strategies to Minimize Exposure: Proceedings of a Workshop. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29227.
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Suggested Citation: "3 Exploring the Evidence on Health Outcomes of Youth Exposure to Repetitive Head Impacts." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Exploring Risks of Repeated Head Impacts in Youth and Strategies to Minimize Exposure: Proceedings of a Workshop. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29227.
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Suggested Citation: "3 Exploring the Evidence on Health Outcomes of Youth Exposure to Repetitive Head Impacts." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Exploring Risks of Repeated Head Impacts in Youth and Strategies to Minimize Exposure: Proceedings of a Workshop. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29227.
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Suggested Citation: "3 Exploring the Evidence on Health Outcomes of Youth Exposure to Repetitive Head Impacts." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Exploring Risks of Repeated Head Impacts in Youth and Strategies to Minimize Exposure: Proceedings of a Workshop. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29227.
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Suggested Citation: "3 Exploring the Evidence on Health Outcomes of Youth Exposure to Repetitive Head Impacts." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Exploring Risks of Repeated Head Impacts in Youth and Strategies to Minimize Exposure: Proceedings of a Workshop. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29227.
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Suggested Citation: "3 Exploring the Evidence on Health Outcomes of Youth Exposure to Repetitive Head Impacts." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Exploring Risks of Repeated Head Impacts in Youth and Strategies to Minimize Exposure: Proceedings of a Workshop. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29227.
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