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A school program will test athletes for concussions in about 3,300
middle and high schools. The hope is that 1 million youngsters will
have the exams and learn about concussions.
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Nearly 3.8 million youngsters had concussions last year while
taking part in sports and recreation.
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The program is known as PACE – Protecting Athletes Through
Concussion Education – and will feature a computerized concussion
evaluation system.
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The program will be funded by Dick’s Sporting Goods, which will
sponsor appearances by pro athletes who have had concussions. Among
them is former star running back Jerome Bettis, a spokesman for the
program.
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There will be seminars and demonstrations for the young athletes,
their parents and coaches.
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