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KĀKOU - Hawaiʻi’s Town Hall

Sports Concussions

Playing sports is one of the most common ways a young person can become concussed.

02/27/2025

KĀKOU - Hawaiʻi’s Town Hall

Sports Concussions

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Playing sports is one of the most common ways a young person can become concussed.

A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury that happens when the brain is jolted or hit. Short and long term effects can include headaches, dizziness and memory loss. Playing sports is one of the most common ways a young person can become concussed. And while there are risks, there are also protocols to protect the health of athletes.

02/27/2025

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KĀKOU - Hawaiʻi’s Town Hall is a local public television program presented by PBS Hawai'i

KĀKOU - Hawaiʻi’s Town Hall

Sports Concussions

Special | 1h 28m 50sVideo has Closed Captions

A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury that happens when the brain is jolted or hit. Short and long term effects can include headaches, dizziness and memory loss. Playing sports is one of the most common ways a young person can become concussed. And while there are risks, there are also protocols to protect the health of athletes.

02/27/2025

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