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Concussion Myth #3: Concussions Only Happen In Contact Sports

Myth: Only athletes in aggressive contact sports like football, hockey and lacrosse suffer concussions.

Fact: While football has the highest number of concussions, and concussions are common in hockey, lacrosse and wrestling, concussions also occur frequently in boys' and girls' basketball and soccer.

 

 

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