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Is there any evidence that more recent boxers suffer a lower incidence of dementia?
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Head trauma: Boxing is another form of head trauma. Head trauma causes damage to the brain at many levels, and contributes significantly to neurodegenerative disorders including but not limited to dementia.
Answered 3/12/2016
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