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Discover the people and the projects trying to make the world a better place

Discover the people and the projects trying to make the world a better place.

Discover the people and the projects trying to make the world a better place.

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People Fixing The World: Tackling sport’s concussion problem

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Tackling sport’s concussion problem

23/02/2021 GMT

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How the latest technology is helping to tackle head injuries in sport

The latest technology that’s helping to tackle head injuries in sport.

Head injuries in sport can have a devastating effect on the brain, which is often only noticed later in life. So lots of people are investigating ways of making it safer to play sports such as American football, boxing and soccer. We look at new technology including smart mouth guards and innovative helmets, and we find out about the latest medical developments that are helping people to combat the risk of brain disease. 
 
Produced and presented by Ben Wyatt
 
Image: Two footballers contest a header (Credit: Getty Images)

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