Research & Planning

Problem Statement:  For the time period of 2012-2019, the National Football League (NFL) Injury Data shows that an average of 242 NFL players per year sustained concussions. A study conducted in 2017 by Boston University found that 99% of former NFL players had Chronic traumatic encephalopathy due to the repetition of concussions. 

Who: National Football League (NFL) Injury Data and Boston University

Where: National Football League (NFL)

What: Sustains multiple concussions per year ultimately causing Chronic traumatic encephalopathy

When: 2012-2019 

How many: 242 football players sustain concussion per year and 99% of the players show signs of Chronic traumatic encephalopathy.