Non-reporting of sport-related concussion symptoms: a cross-sectional study of community rugby league players in the UK.

Daniel Isaac TadmorLucy ChessonKevin TillGemma PhillipsLaura FairbankJames BrownMatt CrossAndrew J GardnerRich D JohnstonCameron OwenSharief HendricksKeith A StokesBen Jones

Published in: Injury prevention : journal of the International Society for Child and Adolescent Injury Prevention (2024)

Non-reporting rates of suspected concussion symptoms in adult community players were twice as high as in professional rugby league, with similar reasons (wanting to play and not letting the team down). Engaging coaches to prioritise brain health and providing broader and appropriate education on concussion should be focused on, given the concerns reported by community players and parents.

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