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

Chapter: 4 Examining Strategies to Address Repeated Head Impact Exposure in Youth

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Suggested Citation: "4 Examining Strategies to Address Repeated Head Impact Exposure in Youth." 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: "4 Examining Strategies to Address Repeated Head Impact Exposure in Youth." 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: "4 Examining Strategies to Address Repeated Head Impact Exposure in Youth." 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: "4 Examining Strategies to Address Repeated Head Impact Exposure in Youth." 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: "4 Examining Strategies to Address Repeated Head Impact Exposure in Youth." 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: "4 Examining Strategies to Address Repeated Head Impact Exposure in Youth." 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: "4 Examining Strategies to Address Repeated Head Impact Exposure in Youth." 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: "4 Examining Strategies to Address Repeated Head Impact Exposure in Youth." 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: "4 Examining Strategies to Address Repeated Head Impact Exposure in Youth." 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: "4 Examining Strategies to Address Repeated Head Impact Exposure in Youth." 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: "4 Examining Strategies to Address Repeated Head Impact Exposure in Youth." 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: "4 Examining Strategies to Address Repeated Head Impact Exposure in Youth." 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: "4 Examining Strategies to Address Repeated Head Impact Exposure in Youth." 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: "4 Examining Strategies to Address Repeated Head Impact Exposure in Youth." 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: "4 Examining Strategies to Address Repeated Head Impact Exposure in Youth." 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: "4 Examining Strategies to Address Repeated Head Impact Exposure in Youth." 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: "4 Examining Strategies to Address Repeated Head Impact Exposure in Youth." 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: "4 Examining Strategies to Address Repeated Head Impact Exposure in Youth." 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: "4 Examining Strategies to Address Repeated Head Impact Exposure in Youth." 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: "4 Examining Strategies to Address Repeated Head Impact Exposure in Youth." 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: "4 Examining Strategies to Address Repeated Head Impact Exposure in Youth." 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: "4 Examining Strategies to Address Repeated Head Impact Exposure in Youth." 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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