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Sex-Based Differences In Concussion Outcomes Among Adolescents And Young Adults, Jacob James Michael Kay
Sex-Based Differences In Concussion Outcomes Among Adolescents And Young Adults, Jacob James Michael Kay
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Concussive injuries among youth are a serious public health concern in the United States, with increasing incidence leading the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to classify these injuries a “silent epidemic.” Though most concussions in youth resolve within a few weeks, a significant proportion (~15-20%) of individuals will experience persisting symptoms that can negatively affect important aspects of social life, as well as academic and vocational performance. Furthermore, guidelines from the most recent Consensus Statement on Concussion in Sport highlight the importance of considering individual characteristics that may modify the nature and outcomes of concussion. Biological sex is one …