Recent research indicates heightened risks with extended duration of play, including among high school and college athletes. Recognizing risk factors for Parkinson's disease (PD) is crucial for early detection. Since the 1920s, both Parkinson's disease and parkinsonism—a broader term that encompass
Researchers found that individuals with a history of playing organized tackle football had a 61% increased likelihood of having a reported diagnosis of parkinsonism or Parkinson’s disease . The study, which is the largest of its kind, showed that football players, especially those who played at college or professional levels, were at higher odds of PD diagnosis, even after accounting for known risk factors.
Repeated head traumas from tackle football can lead to serious neurological conditions such as chronic traumatic encephalopathy . Nonetheless, there is limited research on the link between playing tackle football and the onset of PD. Notably, researchers found a link between playing football and increased odds of having a parkinsonism or PD diagnosis even after accounting for known risk factors for PD. Additionally, the data revealed that players who had longer careers and played at higher levels of competition experienced increased odds of having a reported diagnosis of parkinsonism or PD.
“Previous research has focused on the association between American football and risk for CTE. However, similar to what has historically been seen in boxers, American football might also affect risk for other neurodegenerative conditions such as PD,” says Hannah Bruce, MSc, first author and research specialist at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine.
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