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Common questions about head injury and dementia

Myth busting: Common questions about head injury and dementia
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As we learned about in the previous step, a variety of overlapping factors can influence an individual’s dementia risk.

In the sport setting, a number of frequent questions come up, such as ‘What evidence is there linking head injuries to risk of dementia?’

To learn more, check out this Alzheimer’s Society article, which educator Professor Willie Stewart contributed to.

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