CTE awareness month is aimed at promoting dialogue and education about Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy, a neurodegenerative disease linked to repeated traumatic brain injuries (TBI) commonly seen in athletes and military veterans. Its symptoms include cognitive, mood, and behavioral changes, with no definitive answer regarding its causes. The Concussion Legacy Foundation (CLF) is dedicated to ending CTE through prevention and research and offers support and education programs. Although the disease is considered rare, there is a need for increased research, visibility, and preventative measures to address this public health concern.
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February ’24: The Third International CTE Awareness Month
