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Study finds CTE in nearly 92% of former NFL players analyzed

Name: Study finds CTE in nearly 92% of former NFL players analyzed
Uploaded: 2023-02-10T19:32:44-0500
Duration: 4 min 44 s
Description: A new study from researchers at Boston University found that nearly 92% of former NFL players analyzed had the degenerative brain disease CTE, which is often caused by repetitive head impacts during contact sports, or military service. Dr. Chris Nowinski, co-founder and CEO of the Concussion Legacy Foundation, joined CBS News to discuss the findings.

A new study from researchers at Boston University found that nearly 92% of former NFL players analyzed had the degenerative brain disease CTE, which is often caused by repetitive head impacts during contact sports, or military service. Dr. Chris Nowinski, co-founder and CEO of the Concussion Legacy Foundation, joined CBS News to discuss the findings.