As CTE Cases Soar, Why Can’t Americans Quit the NFL?

The NFL continues to operate amid ongoing research into chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE, a degenerative brain condition found in some former players. Medical studies have documented CTE in deceased former NFL players' brain tissue. The league has implemented rule changes aimed at reducing head injuries, including penalties for hits to the head and independent concussion protocols. Viewership and attendance at NFL games remain high despite public awareness of CTE research.

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