Head Protection Can Greatly Improve The Safety Of High School Soccer

High school soccer has an alarmingly high incidence of concussion--for girls it is even higher than for football. However, recent research suggests that top-of-the-line headgear can significantly reduce concussion incidence. Communities should consider mandating the use of such headgear.
High school soccer has an alarmingly high incidence of concussion--for girls it is even higher than for football. However, recent research suggests that top-of-the-line headgear can significantly reduce concussion incidence. Communities should consider mandating the use of such headgear.

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