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Study Links NFL, Higher Dementia Rates

by Tom Goldman, NPR
September 30, 2009

Former professional football players are being diagnosed with Alzheimer's and similar diseases at an alarming rate, says a study commissioned by the NFL. Head injuries have long been a concern of NFL players, and this report has put the league in a tough situation.

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  • All Things Considered, September 30, 2009
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