Sports-related injuries are one of the most common causes of concussions in children and young adults. The prevalence and negative consequences of sports-related concussions have led the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to consider sports-related concussions a major public health issue among children and young adults.

Why this matters:

• In the US an estimated 1.6-3.8 million sports-related concussions occur annually, accounting for 5-9% of all sports-related injuries.
• According to the Youth Risk Behavior Survey, sports-related concussions affected about