Football, hockey not leading causes of concussions in children: B.C. study
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Football, hockey not leading causes of concussions in children: B.C. study
Description
February 19, 2016
Thu, Feb 18: It turns out football and hockey are not the leading causes of childhood concussions, according to a new B.C. study. Kylie Stanton has more on what the biggest danger is, and what, if anything, can be done about it.
Today's News Hour on Global BC Health Matters is brought to you by Pharmasave.
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Football, hockey not leading causes of concussions in children: B.C. study02:07 | February 19, 2016 -
Health Matters: Respiratory season advice for parents with young children04:09 | October 16, 2025 -
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Football, hockey not leading causes of concussions in children: B.C. study02:07 | February 19, 2016
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Football, hockey not leading causes of concussions in children: B.C. study
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February 19, 2016
Thu, Feb 18: It turns out football and hockey are not the leading causes of childhood concussions, according to a new B.C. study. Kylie Stanton has more on what the biggest danger is, and what, if anything, can be done about it.
Today's News Hour on Global BC Health Matters is brought to you by Pharmasave.
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