Is the risk of concussion worth letting your child play football?

By FOX 26 Houston staff
Published September 6, 2019 10:56 PM CDT
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HOUSTON (FOX 26) - Football season is here and many parents are wondering, should I let my child play?

According to research published in the American Journal of Sports Medicine, football players experience more concussions than any other athletes, heightening the risk for chronic brain injuries. 

Now, researchers are working to create helmets that do a better job of protecting players from serious injuries.