Is the NFL safer than high school football?

The article focuses on the growing understanding of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) among scientists and the ongoing concerns regarding its prevalence in athletes, particularly in football. CTE is caused by cumulative head impacts, which can affect individuals who start playing football at a young age, even if they do not continue into professional leagues. While the NFL has implemented measures to reduce head trauma, such as changes to kickoff rules and limiting tackling during practices, similar changes have not been widely adopted in college, high school, or youth football leagues. Advocacy groups emphasize the need for stricter regulations, including age restrictions on tackling, but legislative efforts, such as a proposed ban on tackle football for children under 12 in California, have faced significant opposition. [Extracted from the article]