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CTE - TRAVIS BELL & JANELLE APPLEQUIST - 7 13 24
CTE - TRAVIS BELL & JANELLE APPLEQUIST - 7 13 24
CTE - TRAVIS BELL & JANELLE APPLEQUIST - 7 13 24
Saturday 13th July 2024
Explore CTE's impact on athletes and society with Travis Bell and Janelle Applequist in this compelling episode of American Medicine Today.
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Episode Overview
- CTE is linked to repeated head injuries and affects various groups beyond just football players.
- The media and NFL often downplay the severity of CTE.
- American culture's love for football complicates addressing CTE as a public health issue.
- The NFL's handling of CTE has parallels with the tobacco industry's manipulation of science.
- Protective measures and education are crucial for athletes' safety, regardless of gender.
The thing we love the most is also killing people and really harming people in a big way.
Football season is around the corner, and American Medicine Today takes you back to a riveting 2019 conversation with USF faculty members Travis Bell and Janelle Applequist. Their book, 'CTE, Media & the NFL', dives deep into the neurodegenerative disease, CTE, and how it's often downplayed by both the media and the NFL.
Chronic traumatic encephalopathy, commonly linked to repeated head injuries, is a serious issue that affects not just football players but athletes across various sports, as well as victims of domestic violence and veterans. Bell and Applequist highlight how American culture's love for football makes it challenging to address this public health crisis effectively. They draw compelling parallels between the NFL's handling of CTE and the tobacco industry's historical manipulation of science.
The discussion also touches on the broader implications of CTE, including its impact on gender and masculinity. The authors stress that educating oneself and taking protective measures is the most responsible action, regardless of gender. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in understanding the real risks behind America's favourite sport and the broader societal issues at play. Don't miss out on this eye-opening conversation that could change how you view sports and safety.