Suicide Mortality Among Retired National Football League Players Who Played 5 or More Seasons

Conclusion: There is no indication of elevated suicide risk in this cohort of professional football players with 5 or more credited seasons of play. Because of the unique nature of this cohort, these study results may not be applicable to professional football players who played fewer than 5 years or to college or high school players.

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Source: The American Journal of Sports Medicine - September 29, 2016 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: Lehman, E. J., Hein, M. J., Gersic, C. M. Tags: Head injuries/concussion, Epidemiology, Football (American) Epidemiology and Injury Prevention Source Type: research