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How come girls get more brain damage than boys from soccer? saw that on tv.
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Damage...: ...Is inflicted when the head undergoes rapid acceleration or deceleration during a header. Weaker neck muscles would increase head movement relative to the torso in girls, leading to more header damage.
Answered 9/28/2016
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