Head impacts lead to long-lasting brain injuries, says expert
Professor Willie Stewart said on the balance of probabilities, head impacts were leading to long-lasting brain injuries in athletes across a range of sports, but said it would be a “virtual impossibility” to prove beyond a reasonable doubt.
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