Recurrent Concussion and Risk of Depression in Retired Professional Football Players

M. Guskiewicz, Kevin; W. Marshall, Stephen; E. Bailes, Julian; McCrea, Michael; P. Harding, Herndon; Matthews, Amy; K. Register‐Mihalik, Johna; C. Cantu, Robert

doi:10.1249/mss.0b013e3180383da5

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Recurrent Concussion and Risk of Depression in Retired Professional Football Players

Published in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise • May 31, 2007

Authors:

Kevin M. Guskiewicz

Stephen W. Marshall

Julian E. Bailes

Abstract

PURPOSE: The purpose of our study was to investigate the association between prior head injury and the likelihood of being diagnosed with clinical depression among retired professional football players with prior head injury exposure. METHODS: A general health questionnaire, including information ab...

Subject

Concussion

Depression (economics)

Football

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