(This story aired February 23, 2011)
Concussion Dangers
According to the Centers for Disease Control, nearly 4 million concussions are sustained in sports and recreation in the United States every year.
A statistic made more sobering considering that studies show only a sliver of concussions are ever diagnosed.
Research shows the long-term damage that violent shaking of brain cells can do, particularly to athletes who often suffer repeated blows to the head.
Members of an Illinois House committee gave their full support to a measure that seeks to raise awareness of head trauma and… what to do about it when it affects student athletes. Amanda Vinicky reports:
