The recently-released film, Concussion, starring Will Smith, has brought a medical debate to the forefront: are head-on injuries for young athletes deadly?
While the film delves into the politics of professional football, a growing number of American families are genuinely concerned about the impact of high school sports on their teens. A series of articles appearing in many major publications are debating the truth behind the claims laid out in the movie, and the statistics on concussions in modern-day sports.