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Footballers have a high risk of death from neurodegenerative diseases

Except for neurodegenerative diseases, ex-footballers are less likely to die from other diseases

22-Oct-2019

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Former professional footballers are three and a half times more likely to die of dementia.

Glasgow University researchers have been investigating the linking risks.

There is a link between the cumulative effect of repeated blows to the head.

Identified link in former footballers will lead to questions about how this will impact the modern game.

Brain injury charity Headway said further research should focus on modern lightweight footballs.

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Alan Shearer: Dementia, Football and Me

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University of Glasgow

Public research university for UK and international students

Willie Stewart

Honorary Clinical Associate Professor at the Glasgow University

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Mental Health, Life Expectancy