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When in Doubt, Sit Them Out! Concussion and Your Child

Two girls playing soccerDid you know?

  • A concussion occurs every 4 minutes in Canada;
  • Approximately 20% of concussions result from organized sports activities;
  • Risk of concussion in sport is higher in contact sports like hockey;
  • Someone who has had a concussion is 4 times more likely to have another concussion;
  • The more concussions an individual has he longer it takes to recover from another concussion;
  • The average age for a first concussion is 10;
  • 1/3 of youth will have a concussion before they leave high school;
  • Some youth who have had a concussion will end up with a learning disability.

    Remember:
    Any sport has a risk of injury. A balance must be reached between a competitive edge and ensuring safety. Loss of objectivity on the part of players, coaches, spectators, and parents can lead to a potentially harmful outcome.

    Awareness of types, symptoms, management and prevention of concussion can go a long way to reduce the risk or severity of injury for young athletes. For more information on concussion, see "What is Concussion?"

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    Caring For Kids - Canadian Paediatric Society
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