[There is a strong evidence that professional boxing results in chronic brain damage The more head punches during a boxer's career, the bigger is the risk].
Authors: Blennow K, Popa C, Rasulzada A, Minthon L, et al.
Original title: Starka belagg for att proffsboxning leder till kroniska hjarnskador. Ju fler slag mot huvudet under en boxares karriar, desto storre ar risken.-
Year: 2005
Source: Lakartidningen 102(36):2468-70.
Abstract: Available at PubMed
Institution: Institutionen for klinisk neurovetenskap, Sahlgrenska Universitetssjukhuset/Molndal, Sweden. kaj.blennow@neuro.gu.se
Language: Swedish
Subject headings: Brain injuries, Careers, Chronic illness, Sports