Joseph A Rosenthal1, Randi E Foraker2, Christy L Collins3, R Dawn Comstock4. 1. Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, USA joseph.rosenthal@osumc.edu. 2. Division of Epidemiology, College of Public Health, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, USA. 3. Center for Injury Research and Policy, Research Institute, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, Ohio, USA. 4. Colorado School of Public Health, University of Colorado Denver, Aurora, Colorado, USA.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: High school athletes are at risk for concussions. Although a previously published study showed an increase in concussion rates for a single school district, it remains unknown if the rate of concussions among high school athletes is increasing nationally. PURPOSE: To investigate national high school athlete concussion rates over time. STUDY DESIGN: Descriptive epidemiologic study. METHODS: The rate of concussions per 1000 athlete-exposures was calculated for academic years 2005-2006 through 2011-2012 using the High School Reporting Information Online sports injury surveillance system. RESULTS: During the 7-year period of this study, High School Reporting Information Online captured 4024 concussions with overall concussion diagnosis rates increasing significantly from 0.23 to 0.51 (P = .004). Concussion diagnosis rates increased for each of the 9 sports studied, with 5 sports having statistically significant increases over this 7-year period. CONCLUSION: The study analysis indicates that national concussion diagnosis rates for high school sports have increased significantly over time.
BACKGROUND: High school athletes are at risk for concussions. Although a previously published study showed an increase in concussion rates for a single school district, it remains unknown if the rate of concussions among high school athletes is increasing nationally. PURPOSE: To investigate national high school athlete concussion rates over time. STUDY DESIGN: Descriptive epidemiologic study. METHODS: The rate of concussions per 1000 athlete-exposures was calculated for academic years 2005-2006 through 2011-2012 using the High School Reporting Information Online sports injury surveillance system. RESULTS: During the 7-year period of this study, High School Reporting Information Online captured 4024 concussions with overall concussion diagnosis rates increasing significantly from 0.23 to 0.51 (P = .004). Concussion diagnosis rates increased for each of the 9 sports studied, with 5 sports having statistically significant increases over this 7-year period. CONCLUSION: The study analysis indicates that national concussion diagnosis rates for high school sports have increased significantly over time.
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