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Interaction of surface type, temperature, and week of season on concussion risk in the National Football League: A Bayesian analysis.

James M SmoligaSameer K DeshpandeZachary Orion Binney
Published in: Epidemiology (Cambridge, Mass.) (2023)
Diagnosed concussion risk is increased on artificial turf compared to natural grass, and this is exacerbated in cold weather and, independently, later in the season. The complex interplay between these factors necessitates accounting for multiple factors and their interactions when investigating sports injury risk factors and devising mitigation methods.
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