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"Sports Concussion Facts." Seeing Stars Foundation, 2010. Web. 27 Aug. 2012. .

__**FACTS**__ 1. 90% of concussions resulted in no loss consciousness. 2. Most commonly on adults ages (18-65) are from motor vehicle accidents. 3. In the U.S there are 1.4 million to 3.6 million concussions related sport injuries a year. 4. 20% of football players suffers a concussion in High School. 5. 5 out of 7 football deaths are cause my head trauma such as concussions. 6. Retired sports players are having memory loss now that they are old 7. If a concussion is not treated right the player may experience some 2nd impact syndrome. 8. 2nd impact syndrome is very deadly. 9. 2nd impact syndrome is when the brains swell rapidly after getting a head injury. 10. It causes a severe disability.

11. Cannot recognize people or places 12. Are getting more and more confused, restless, or agitated 13.Lose consciousness (a brief loss of consciousness should betaken seriously and the person should be carefully monitored 14. Have unusual behavior 15. Will not stop crying and cannot be consoled