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Dementia risk is higher among soccer players than the general population after accounting for known risk factors for dementia such as history of smoking, depression, alcohol-related disorders, diabetes, hypertension, hearing loss, and obesity, according to international research. The team conducted a retrospective cohort study using electronic health record datasets in Scotland for almost 12,000 male former professional soccer players matched with 35,952 people from the general population. The team found no evidence that higher dementia risk among former professional soccer players was associated with potentially modifiable general health and lifestyle dementia risk factors. They say the data supports continuation of measures directed toward reducing exposure to repetitive head impacts and traumatic brain injury in sport.
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About The Study: This cohort study found no evidence that high dementia risk among former professional soccer players was associated with potentially modifiable general health and lifestyle dementia risk factors. These data support continuation of measures directed toward reducing exposure to repetitive head impacts and traumatic brain injury in sport.
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