United states roughly about 75 of traumatic brain injuries. It is a brain injury. There is damage to the brain. Theres a discussion about whether its permanent or temporary. In the military the rate is 77 . So it turns out that youth sports are a good model for also looking at concussion in terms of the military. In fact, most of the military concussions occur in situations most like they do with the rest of america. Some certainly occur in theater, but the majority occur outside of theater, in accidents like youth are prone to experience. If we look at brain injuries overall, there are estimates these are all estimates, of course, and they vary across the literature. Were looking at somewhere probably in the neighborhood of 4 million traumatic brain injuries per year in the United States. A sobering part of that is our birth rate in the United States is also roughly about 4 million. This does not count other ways that children are exposed to head injuries. Perhaps a disciplining irate
Neuropsychology childrens medical hospital. Not quite up to the level of university of nebraska, we have the harvard medical school. Thats just humor. Professor yeah. Professor of psychiatry and radiology at brigham and Womens Hospital harvard medical school. Thank you for being here for a very impressive and esteemed panel of scientist and experts. Mr. Cleland, youll start. Youre recognized for your five minutes. The green light is on. Is that better . Thank you. Im richard cleland, im assistant director of advertising practices at federal trade commissions, bureau of consumer protection. Im pleased to have this opportunity to provide information about the actions weve taken over the past few years with respect to concussion protection claims, claims that implicate Serious Health concerns, those potentially affecting children and young adults are always a high priority at the commission. The commission strives to protect consumers using a variety of means. First and foremost the agenc
And how best to go about changing our game to reflect that. So thats how we ended up adding creating a unified concussion protocol and returntoplay protocol for our sideline. Thats how we ended up with additional concussion experts on the sideline. This is based on the advice of outsiders who tell us this is the best way to handle your players, this is the best way to treat the game, and if you want a culture of safety, this is what you would do. We followed their advice strictly and meet with them very frequently. I noticed your title is Senior Vice President of health and safety policy. Is that position thats got to be a position that didnt exist 20 years ago. It did not exist 20 years ago. Im proud to be in that role. Its an exciting one. I know this hearing is on concussions, but since youre here, i got to ask you one other question that may be a little different topic. Over the last few years, ive communicated with the nfl about my concerns about the issue of Human Growth Hormone
Concussion history the person may not think they have. How many of us have bumped our head getting in and out of the car. We have a quick Rotational Movement and that could produce, perhaps, a concussion. How does the brain recover from tbi and finally how we improve and recover, accelerate recovery. We really have no scientific basis for any interventions. Thank you. Thank you. Dr. Johnston, youre recognized for five minutes. Thank you for inviting me to testify alongside this illustrious panel about our experience. Pull the microphone better . Is that better . Following the passage of concussion legislation as well as work were currently doing at the university of alabama birmingham to improve safety. As in Nebraska Youth sports and football are an important part of our culture. As a result we take the safety of our children seriously as well. Its gained prominence over the past decade thanks to research and advocacy work by scientists, physicians, Public Health Centers Across the Un
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