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Post by Werebeaver on Aug 31, 2017 7:58:39 GMT -8
LOL... football was never really "meant" to be played. Some injury riddled games I feel "guilty" cheering on the 'indentured gladiators". Football is a dying sport, literally and figuratively. As a father of two sons, it is hard to watch this sport, hoping that my son never wants to play. I have already given up on the NFL for the most part. One of these days, I am going to give up on NCAA football, too, probably the next time the soccer team goes on a hot streak.......... And yet, you hang out on a football board. |
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Post by nforkbeav on Aug 31, 2017 8:09:54 GMT -8
I'd guess Jerry Rice has CTE as well. Just isn't manifesting itself like it does in some others. I would guess that pre-existing psycholigical traits also play a role in how CTE presents itself. That's the opinion of a guy who stayed at a Holiday Inn Express last night, so take it for what it's worth. Of personal interest to me (I did get a degree in epidemiology after all) NIOSH ran a longitudinal cohort study at the request of the NFL in the 1990s. This was to combat a pervasive urban myth that NFL players only lived to 50 years old. The study followed 3,439 retired NFL players that played between 1959 and 1988 and played for at least 5 seasons. First big point the study found is that NFL players had a significantly reduced standard mortality ratio, meaning their risk of death was 46% lower than the general population. Life expectancy was pegged at around 77.5 years of age, above that of the US male life expectancy, and in line with the general population's combined life expectancy. NFL players also had a reduced risk of cancer compared to the general population. position groups had interesting difference, players on the offensive or defensive line were 3.7 times more likely to suffer from cardiovascular disease. For nervous disorders looked at at the time (this was 1994 after all) they found a 4x increase in ALS, a 4x increase in Alzheimer's disease, and a slight increase (1.5ish) in Parkinson's. Fascinating study that needs to continue. You have to run these large cohort studies to get any kind of actual findings on the health burden of NFL players. What might be on interest in an overall look like this is; for the adverse effects football has on some players, there may be an equal or similar positive effect on their health. In other words, in comparison to the general population football players increased exercise, and improved diet may improve their health and increase longevity on the positive side. On the negative side, some may suffer head, neck, and spine injuries decreasing quality of life. Put the two positive and negative effects together along with the socioeconomic impact a pro paycheck offers and the their may be a net positive effect in comparison to the population as a whole. |
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Post by ochobeavo on Aug 31, 2017 8:40:22 GMT -8
Why does that picture look like it's from 1958?
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Post by biggieorange on Aug 31, 2017 8:49:41 GMT -8
I'd guess Jerry Rice has CTE as well. Just isn't manifesting itself like it does in some others. I would guess that pre-existing psycholigical traits also play a role in how CTE presents itself. That's the opinion of a guy who stayed at a Holiday Inn Express last night, so take it for what it's worth. Of personal interest to me (I did get a degree in epidemiology after all) NIOSH ran a longitudinal cohort study at the request of the NFL in the 1990s. This was to combat a pervasive urban myth that NFL players only lived to 50 years old. The study followed 3,439 retired NFL players that played between 1959 and 1988 and played for at least 5 seasons. First big point the study found is that NFL players had a significantly reduced standard mortality ratio, meaning their risk of death was 46% lower than the general population. Life expectancy was pegged at around 77.5 years of age, above that of the US male life expectancy, and in line with the general population's combined life expectancy. NFL players also had a reduced risk of cancer compared to the general population. position groups had interesting difference, players on the offensive or defensive line were 3.7 times more likely to suffer from cardiovascular disease. For nervous disorders looked at at the time (this was 1994 after all) they found a 4x increase in ALS, a 4x increase in Alzheimer's disease, and a slight increase (1.5ish) in Parkinson's. Fascinating study that needs to continue. You have to run these large cohort studies to get any kind of actual findings on the health burden of NFL players. Actual science on this board? GTFO |
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Post by orangeattack on Aug 31, 2017 9:58:15 GMT -8
Football is a dying sport, literally and figuratively. As a father of two sons, it is hard to watch this sport, hoping that my son never wants to play. I have already given up on the NFL for the most part. One of these days, I am going to give up on NCAA football, too, probably the next time the soccer team goes on a hot streak.......... And yet, you hang out on a football board. Dear lord, your profile picture is amazing. I laughed audibly and involuntarily. |
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