Table 1 Estimated concussion incidence from studies reporting youth data, 2011 and after
Authors | Timeframe | Sport | Age Range (years) | Concussion Rates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Kontos et al. (2013) | 2011 | Football | 8-12 | 1.76/1000AE |
Dompier et al. (2015) | 2012-2013 | Football | 5-15 | 0.99/1000AE |
Kerr et al. (2016a) | 2012-2014 | Football | 5-15 | 0.87/1000AE |
Kerr et al. (2015a) | 2014 | Football | 5-15 | 0.62/1000AE |
Kontos et al. (2016) | 2013/14-2014/15 | Ice Hockey | 12-18 | 1.58/1000AE |
Kerr et al. (2017b) | 2015 | Boys’ Lacrosse | 9-15 | 0.84/1000AE |
O’Kane et al. (2014) | 2008-2012 | Girls’ Soccer | 11-14 | 1.2/1000 hours |
Beachy and Rauh (2014) | 1998-2008 | 29 Boys’ and Girls’ Sports | 12-15 | Sport-specific rates reported with football being the highest (0.35/1000AE) |
Kerr et al. (2017c) | 2015/16 | 12 Boys’ and Girls’ Sports | 11-13 | Overall rate of 0.75/1000AE, with highest rates reported in football (2.61/1000AE) and girls’ soccer (1.30/1000AE) |