Ann Neurol May 2018 PMID 29710395

Age of first exposure to tackle football and chronic traumatic encephalopathy.

Michael L Alosco, Jesse Mez, Yorghos Tripodis, Patrick T Kiernan, Bobak Abdolmohammadi, Lauren Murphy, Neil W Kowall, Thor D Stein, Bertrand Russell Huber, Lee E Goldstein, Robert C Cantu, Douglas I Katz, Christine E Chaisson, Brett Martin, Todd M Solomon

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Participants discuss various studies, such as the finding that starting tackle football before age 12 correlates with earlier neurobehavioral symptoms, but not with more severe pathology. The tone balances concern and scientific detail, with phrases like 'this is absolutely ridiculous' reflecting emotional reactions, while mentions of specific studies and statistics demonstrate analytical engagement.

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Most discussions acknowledge the complexities of the research, with some posts emphasizing that early exposure is linked to earlier symptom onset, but not necessarily to increased severity of CTE.

InterestHigh interest

Posts show high interest, referencing multiple studies and outcomes related to age of exposure and neurodegeneration, indicating engagement with the topic's implications.

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Comments include methodological clarifications and references to different studies, indicating moderate depth of engagement rather than superficial reactions.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions suggest that the research influences perceptions about youth football and brain health, though some posts point out limitations or contrasting findings, indicating a moderate impact on opinions.

Abstract in brief

  • Younger age at first exposure to tackle football is linked to earlier onset of cognitive and behavioral symptoms in players with confirmed CTE, but not to the severity of the pathology itself.
  • Playing tackle football before age 12 predicts a significantly earlier appearance of neurobehavioral symptoms, with each year younger at first exposure associated with roughly 13-14 years earlier symptom onset.
  • The study suggests that early exposure may reduce resilience to neurodegeneration later in life, although results might not apply to all football players or be perfectly accurate due to reliance on informant reports.]

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William B. Barr
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In this BU sample of deceased tackle football players, younger age of exposure to tackle football was not associated with #CTE pathological severity, but predicted earlier neurobehavioral symptom onset. https://t.co/k7TEWoX4Px

Aug 20, 2019 · 11 likes · 3 shares · 3,408 followers View post →
Kent Johnson
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"Another study, published last year in the Annals of Neurology, found those who played tackle football before age 12 developed cognitive issues an average of 13 years earlier than those who began playing later." https://t.co/FeFunxmOMQ

Jul 30, 2019 · 1 like · 867 followers View post →
Konstantin Hein
@KonstantinMiZ · X

I love football, but this is absolutely ridiculous. Everyone involved should be fired immediately. It is heartbreaking to think that some people, who love the sport did not get the memo on CTE.

May 12, 2021 · 1 like · 136 followers View post →
Chris Nowinski, Ph.D.
@ChrisNowinski1 · X

@stlsportsmed @Martin_Lang11 I'll layer on that our study of age of first exposure found that, controlling for years of play, earlier exposure was not correlated with < or > CTE odds but was correlated with earlier age of onset of symptoms likely attributable to CTE neurodegeneration. https://t.co/0SAOhWGWfT

Feb 20, 2020 · 61,939 followers View post →
Dr. Jaclyn B. Caccese, PhD, FACSM
@jaclyn_caccese · X

RT @WB_BARR: In this BU sample of deceased tackle football players, younger age of exposure to tackle football was not associated with #CTE…

Aug 20, 2019 · 3 shares · 1,207 followers View post →
CarnivalQueen
@queen_carnival · X

RT @WB_BARR: In this BU sample of deceased tackle football players, younger age of exposure to tackle football was not associated with #CTE…

Aug 20, 2019 · 3 shares · 751 followers View post →

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Eric Goss
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@BostonMMAGuy @TheWat1734 https://t.co/xheSfKAefj

Sep 18, 2021 · 195 followers View post →
Konstantin Hein
@KonstantinMiZ · X

I love football, but this is absolutely ridiculous. Everyone involved should be fired immediately. It is heartbreaking to think that some people, who love the sport did not get the memo on CTE.

May 12, 2021 · 1 like · 136 followers View post →
Chris Nowinski, Ph.D.
@ChrisNowinski1 · X

@stlsportsmed @Martin_Lang11 I'll layer on that our study of age of first exposure found that, controlling for years of play, earlier exposure was not correlated with < or > CTE odds but was correlated with earlier age of onset of symptoms likely attributable to CTE neurodegeneration. https://t.co/0SAOhWGWfT

Feb 20, 2020 · 61,939 followers View post →
CarnivalQueen
@queen_carnival · X

RT @WB_BARR: In this BU sample of deceased tackle football players, younger age of exposure to tackle football was not associated with #CTE…

Aug 20, 2019 · 3 shares · 751 followers View post →
Dr. Jaclyn B. Caccese, PhD, FACSM
@jaclyn_caccese · X

RT @WB_BARR: In this BU sample of deceased tackle football players, younger age of exposure to tackle football was not associated with #CTE…

Aug 20, 2019 · 3 shares · 1,207 followers View post →
William B. Barr
@WB_BARR · X

In this BU sample of deceased tackle football players, younger age of exposure to tackle football was not associated with #CTE pathological severity, but predicted earlier neurobehavioral symptom onset. https://t.co/k7TEWoX4Px

Aug 20, 2019 · 11 likes · 3 shares · 3,408 followers View post →
Kent Johnson
@37919KJ · X

"Another study, published last year in the Annals of Neurology, found those who played tackle football before age 12 developed cognitive issues an average of 13 years earlier than those who began playing later." https://t.co/FeFunxmOMQ

Jul 30, 2019 · 1 like · 867 followers View post →
A House Divided
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@CoachRock73 This one: https://t.co/s3EJJHKXgw

Apr 8, 2019 · 13 followers View post →