A - 53 Age of First Exposure to Football and Later-Life Health Issues in Community-Dwelling Adults

Abstract Purpose This study assessed whether age of first exposure (AFE) to football was associated with later-life psychiatric and neurobehavioral symptoms, cognitive difficulties, and general health problems in a cohort of former amateur football players. Method A cross-sectional survey study of m...

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Published in:Archives of clinical neuropsychology 2024-10, Vol.39 (7), p.1306-1306
Main Authors: Rigney, G, Dugan, J, Bishay, A, Jonzzon, S, Jo, J, Williams, K, Zuckerman, S, Terry, D
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Language:English
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Summary:Abstract Purpose This study assessed whether age of first exposure (AFE) to football was associated with later-life psychiatric and neurobehavioral symptoms, cognitive difficulties, and general health problems in a cohort of former amateur football players. Method A cross-sectional survey study of men with a history of amateur football exposure was conducted using the ResearchMatch online platform. Independent variables included demographics, number of lifetime concussions, AFE to football (dichotomized as AFE 
ISSN:1873-5843
1873-5843
DOI:10.1093/arclin/acae052.53