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Connection Between Playing Football and CTE
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Connection Between Playing Football and CTE
Children and Adolescents Playing Football
Due to their growing brains, children and teenagers are especially susceptible to the
impacts of trauma. They are more likely to develop CTE and other possible neurological
problems later in life if they are exposed to the repetitive head hits that are a part of football.
Football may teach students important lessons in cooperation, self-control, and physical
fitness, but there are also hazards involved, particularly for young players. The repetitive
head hits that young athletes endure on the pitch could not completely register in their minds
the long-term effects. Further raising the danger of head injuries are correct tackling methods
and safety measures that may not always be adequately followed.
We should put our children's safety and long-term health first as responsible adults
and as a society concerned about their welfare. Football has many beneficial qualities, but it's
important to consider if the advantages exceed the hazards, which have been well-
documented. It could be more responsible to foster the well-being of the future generation by
encouraging other activities that provide physical exercise and character development without
causing the same degree of head damage.
Rethinking Spectator Contact Sports
Given the acknowledged connection between football and CTE, it is essential for us
society to seriously reconsider the concept of spectator contact sports. This is not necessarily
an overreaction but a responsible response to mounting evidence about the potential long-
term health consequences. Balancing the cultural significance and enjoyment of such sports
with the undeniable health risks demands careful examination. Striving for safer alternatives
or modified rules that minimize head impacts can maintain the essence of these sports while
prioritizing participant well-being.
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Parkinson's, Multiple Sclerosis, or Alzheimer's
Of Parkinson's, MS, and Alzheimer's, I would want to miraculously ward off
Alzheimer's. Because Alzheimer's slowly destroys a person's memory, cognitive capacities,
and sense of self, this is the case. We could improve someone's quality of life by treating
Alzheimer's, enabling them to retain their identity and relationships with their loved ones.
I think Alzheimer's would likely be the worst disease to suffer from. This is because
of its progressive erosion of memory, cognition, and self-identity (Kumar & Tsao, 2019). The
gradual loss of connection to oneself and loved ones can lead to profound emotional distress
and isolation.
Alzheimer's disease is frequently regarded as the most difficult for families. It is
devastating emotionally when a loved one's personality and memory slowly deteriorate.
Caregivers face heartbreak as they witness the person they know slowly fading away, leading
to significant stress, emotional strain, and a long-term burden of caregiving responsibilities.
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References
Kumar, A., & Tsao, J. W. (2022). Alzheimer Disease.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK499922
