# data[].attributes.body
To prevent concussions you should:
Wear recommended equipment in contact sports,
Wear Helmets,
Always wear a seatbelt,
Being supervised when playing contact sports.

# data[].attributes.body
A severe concussion is where you lose consciousness for more than five minutes. The symptoms can also last for weeks before they may begin to subside. You are at risk of permanent brain damage with a grade 3 concussion.

# data[].attributes.body
Data shows that the sport that sees the most concussions is boys’ football with 10.4 concussions per 10,000 athlete exposures

# data[].attributes.body
Izzy

# data[].attributes.body
Izzy

# data[].attributes.body
It’s important to know about concussions because Neurological problems can affect movement, and dementia can occur. Additionally, young brains can be particularly susceptible to injury, making prevention of concussions of primary importance to athletes in their school years. Concussions are serious injuries that require medical care and monitoring for after effects.

# data[].attributes.body
Examples:
Helmet-to-helmet tackles in American football,
Collisions between skiers or snowboarders,
Skateboarding or cycling wipeouts,
Getting thrown against the boards in Hockey.

# data[].attributes.body
Izzy

# data[].attributes.body
Izzy

# data[].attributes.body
Symptoms of a concussion are generally headaches, ringing in the ears, nausea, vomiting, fatigue or drowsiness and blurry vision.

# data[].attributes.body
To treat a concussion you should be on bed rest, drink lots of fluids and take pain relievers. However, if there is a lump or a bump you should apply ice to decrease swelling.

# data[].attributes.body
In football the FA decided to add concussion substitutes due to previous concussion injuries and, the teams being left with a less than average squad.

# data[].attributes.body
Izzy- A concussion is a mild form of traumatic brain injury caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head. Some examples are helmet-to-helmet tackles in American football, getting checked against the boards in hockey, heading a ball incorrectly in football, skateboarding or biking wipeouts, collisions between skiers or snowboarders

# data[].attributes.body
Olivia - concussions are commonly caused by trauma to the head. They can also occur because of rapid acceleration or deceleration of the head.

# data[].attributes.body
Concussion affects the brain function. The side affects are usually temporarily but can include headaches and problems with concentration,memory,balance and coordination.