Study reveals risk of neurodegenerative diseases for high level rugby players

Update: 2025-09-05

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High level rugby players have a 22 percent higher change of developing a neurodegenerative disease compared to the general public. Co-author of the report Stephanie D'Souza spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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Study reveals risk of neurodegenerative diseases for high level rugby players

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Study reveals risk of neurodegenerative diseases for high level rugby players

Study reveals risk of neurodegenerative diseases for high level rugby players