One Mild Childhood Concussion Cuts Likelihood of Higher Education by 15%

One Mild Childhood Concussion Cuts Likelihood of Higher Education by 15%

(New Atlas) – A new study has found that a kid who has suffered a concussion – even a mild one – is 15% less likely to go on to higher education in adulthood. It highlights the long-term impact of traumatic brain injury on learning, regardless of severity. The long-lasting effects of concussion on the brain have become increasingly evident in recent years, highlighted by scientific research. Much of that research relates to traumatic brain injur…