Sports-Related Concussions in Youth - Improving the Science, Changing the Culture - Committee Report

Oct 3, 2026

Sports-Related Concussions in Youth: Improving the Science, Changing the Culture presents a scientific and policy-oriented assessment prepared by a committee of experts. The report compiles evidence on youth sports concussions, with emphasis on improving scientific understanding and shifting prevailing practices and culture. It includes comprehensive editorial and committee attribution, publication and rights notices, and documentation of project approval and multi-agency research support. Suggested citation information and ISBN/DOI identifiers support formal referencing.

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Sports-Related Concussions in Youth

Improving the Science, Changing the Culture

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THE NATIONAL ACADEMIES PRESS This PDF is available at BUY THIS BOOK FIND RELATED TITLES [http://nap.edu/18377](http://nap.edu/18377) SHARE 􀃻 􀃹 􀄄 􀀈 Sports-Related Concussions in Youth: Improving the Science, Changing the Culture DETAILS 356 pages | 6 x 9 | PAPERBACK ISBN 978-0-309-28800-2 | DOI 10. 17226/18377 AUTHORS Robert Graham, Frederick P. Rivara, Morgan A. Ford, and Carol Mason Spicer, Editors; Committee on Sports-Related Concussions in Youth; Board on Children, Youth, and Families; Institute of Medicine; National Research Council Visit [the National Academies Press at](the National Academies Press at NAP.edu)[ NAP.edu](the National Academies Press at NAP.edu) and login or register to get: – Access to free PDF downloads of thousands of scientiﬁc reports – 10% off the price of print titles – Email or social media notiﬁcations of new titles related to your interests – Special offers and discounts 􀁞 􀁠 􀁢 Distribution, posting, or copying of this PDF is strictly prohibited without written permission of the National Academies Press.(Request Permission) Unless otherwise indicated, all materials in this PDF are copyrighted by the National Academy of Sciences. Copyright © National Academy of Sciences. All rights reserved. Sports-Related Concussions in Youth: Improving the Science, Changing the Culture SPORTS-RELATED CONCUSSIONS IN YOUTH Improving the Science, Changing the Culture Committee on Sports-Related Concussions in Youth Board on Children, Youth, and Families Robert Graham, Frederick P. Rivara, Morgan A. Ford, and Carol Mason Spicer, Editors Copyright National Academy of Sciences. All rights reserved. Sports-Related Concussions in Youth: Improving the Science, Changing the Culture THE NATIONAL ACADEMIES PRESS 500 Fifth Street, NW Washington, DC 20001 NOTICE: The project that is the subject of this report was approved by the Governing Board of the National Research Council, whose members are drawn from the councils of the National Academy of Sciences, the National Academy of Engineering, and the Institute of Medicine. The members of the committee responsible for the report were chosen for their special competences and with regard for appropriate balance. This study was supported by contracts between the National Academy of Sciences and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) (200-2011-38807); the CDC Foundation (Unnumbered Award) with support from the National Football League; the Department of Defense (HT0011-12-C-0023); the Department of Education (ED-OSE-12-P-0049); the Health Resources and Services Administration (HHSH250200976014I); the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Research and Education Foundation (0512SETGRANT); and the National Institutes of Health (HHSN263201200074I). Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the organizations or agencies that provided support for the project. International Standard Book Number-13: 978-0-309-28800-2 International Standard Book Number-10: 0-309-28800-2 Additional copies of this report are available for sale from the National Academies Press, 500 Fifth Street, NW, Keck 360, Washington, DC 20001; (800) 624-6242 or (202) 334-3313; [http://www.nap.edu](http://www.nap.edu). For more information about the Institute of Medicine, visit the IOM home page [at:](at: www.iom.edu)[ www.iom.edu](at: www.iom.edu). Copyright 2014 by the National Academy of Sciences. All rights reserved. Printed in the United States of America The serpent has been a symbol of long life, healing, and knowledge among almost all cultures and religions since the beginning of recorded history. The serpent adopted as a logotype by the Institute of Medicine is a relief carving from ancient Greece, now held by the Staatliche Museen in Berlin. Suggested citation: Institute of Medicine (IOM) and National

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What is the main focus of the report?

The report focuses on sports-related concussions in youth and aims to improve the science while changing the culture surrounding them.

Who edited the report?

Robert Graham, Frederick P. Rivara, Morgan A. Ford, and Carol Mason Spicer are listed as editors.

How was the project supported?

Support is described as coming from multiple contracts and awards involving agencies such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Department of Defense, the Department of Education, and other organizations listed in the acknowledgments.

Oct 3, 2026

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