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

Chapter: 5 Reflecting on Research Gaps and Opportunities for Youth Exposure to Repetitive Head Impacts

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Suggested Citation: "5 Reflecting on Research Gaps and Opportunities for 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: "5 Reflecting on Research Gaps and Opportunities for 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: "5 Reflecting on Research Gaps and Opportunities for 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: "5 Reflecting on Research Gaps and Opportunities for 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: "5 Reflecting on Research Gaps and Opportunities for 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: "5 Reflecting on Research Gaps and Opportunities for 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: "5 Reflecting on Research Gaps and Opportunities for 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: "5 Reflecting on Research Gaps and Opportunities for 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: "5 Reflecting on Research Gaps and Opportunities for 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: "5 Reflecting on Research Gaps and Opportunities for 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: "5 Reflecting on Research Gaps and Opportunities for 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: "5 Reflecting on Research Gaps and Opportunities for 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: "5 Reflecting on Research Gaps and Opportunities for 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: "5 Reflecting on Research Gaps and Opportunities for 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: "5 Reflecting on Research Gaps and Opportunities for 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: "5 Reflecting on Research Gaps and Opportunities for 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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