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High school football has become a public health crisis. It’s time to take action | Nathan Kalman-Lamb and Derek Silva

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High School Football: A Growing Public Health Concern Requiring Immediate Action | Authors Nathan Kalman-Lamb and Derek Silva Six teenagers have tragically died while playing school football in less than three weeks, with five deaths due to heat-related causes and two due to head trauma. These deaths highlight the dangers of exposing young people to … Read more

Alabama high school football player dies after suffering brain injury during game

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High school football player from Alabama passes away after sustaining brain injury in game Caden Tellier, a 16-year-old high school football player at Morgan Academy in Alabama, died a day after sustaining a brain injury during a game. He was critically injured after a tackle in the third quarter of a game against Southern Academy. … Read more

Is high school football morally tenable? Three more deaths raise familiar questions

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Is it still ethical to support high school football? Recent tragedies prompt age-old debate Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin went into cardiac arrest on the field in 2022, raising safety concerns in football. The NFL celebrated his recovery, downplaying the ongoing health risks in the sport. Recent deaths of young non-white football players highlight the … Read more