People Fixing the World - Tackling sport’s concussion problem

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Head injuries in sport can have a devastating effect on the brain, which is often only noticed later in life. So lots of people are investigating ways of making it safer to play sports such as American football, boxing and soccer. We look at new technology including smart mouth guards and innovative helmets, and we find out about the latest medical developments that are helping people to combat the risk of brain disease.

Produced and presented by Ben Wyatt

Published on Tuesday, 23rd February 2021.

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