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What Can the NFL Do To Protect Players in the Wake of Chris Henry’s CTE?

Article By on 2nd July, 2010

... from Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE), which is a form of brain damage that likely resulted from too many hits to the head.

CTE was first reported in 1928 when it was known as "dementia pugilistica" because it was believed to only affect boxers.

Early on, CTE sufferers may display clinical symptoms such as memory impairment, emotional instability, erratic behavior, depression and problems with impulse control.

Henry died at the age of 26 when he fell out of the bed of a truck being driven by his girlfriend. His death was ruled accidental.

CTE develops after repeated hits to the brain (not just a single blow), which rules out the possibility of his fatal fall causing the disorder.

According to the Sean Lea...

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