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High NFL Concussion Rate: 61% of Former Players Affected, Study Reveals

A recent study reported by CBC News reveals that over 61% of former NFL players experienced concussions. This research, based on 1,094 surveyed ex-players, indicates a concerning prevalence of brain injuries. Confidence intervals suggest that the true proportion may range from 57% to 65%. The findings prompt questions about player health and the effectiveness of current NFL safety measures spearheaded by Commissioner Roger Goodell. Additionally, other alarming statistics include 49% reporting numbness and 31% struggling with memory issues.

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High NFL Concussion Rate: 61% of Former Players Affected, Study Reveals

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  1. The NFL concussion rate for former NFL players is more than 61 percent. Based on a study through CBC News. NFL Concussion Rate

  2. √ DATA FOR A 90% CL • N=1,094 • p^=.61 • q^=.39 • CL=.90 • E= 1.64 √.61(.39)/1094 • E=.02 • .61-.02<p<.61+.02 • .59<p<.63 • SS: We can be 90% confident that the true proportion in the population is between 59% and 63%.

  3. DATA FOR A 95% CL √ • N=1,094 • p^=.61 • q^=.39 • CL=.95 • E=1.96 .61(.39)/1094 • E=.03 • .61-.03 <p< .61+.03 • .58 <p< .64 • S.S. We can be 95% confident that the true proportion in the population is between 58 and 64 percent.

  4. DATA FOR A 99% CL • N=1,094 • p^=.61 • q^=.39 • CL=.99 • E=2.575√.61(.39)/1094 • E=.04 • .61-.04<p<.61+.04 • .57<p<.65 • SS: We can be 99% confident that the • true proportion in the population is • between 57% and 65%.

  5. CONCLUSION • Of the 1094 former football players surveyed, 61% were faced with concussions. • We chose this data because we thought it was interesting to see what the concussion rate was and what it is today. Since in the news Roger Godell ,the president of the NFL, has made numerous changes to prevent concussion injuries it will be interesting to see if the concussion rate goes down in the future.

  6. INTERESTING FACTS • 49% of the former players had numbness or tingling. • 28% had neck or cervical spine arthritis. • 31% had difficulty with memory. • 16% were unable to dress themselves. • 11% were unable to feed themselves.

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