- Our Research
- Which Youth Sports Cause the Most Concussions?
- Is Baseball Safe for Your Child?
- Preventing Mild Traumatic Brain Injury in Lacrosse Players
- Evaluation of the Women’s Lacrosse Protective Eyewear Mandate
- Male vs. Female Lacrosse Players: Who has More Head, Face and Eye Injuries?
- How Common is the Risk of Cardiovascular Disease in the NFL?
- How Common is the Risk of Cardiovascular Disease in Retired NFL Players?
- Are Lacrosse Players at Risk for Severe Injuries?
- Are Injury Rates in High School Athletes Increasing?
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National Football League
Main Objective
The overall objective of this study is to determine the prevalence of cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors among active National Football League (NFL) players. Working under the direction of the NFL Subcommittee on Cardiovascular Health, MedStar Research staff has coordinated logistics of web-based data collection from physical exams, laboratory tests, and questionnaires for 12 NFL teams. Analyses are currently underway and manuscripts are being prepared for publication.
