One mild childhood concussion cuts likelihood of higher education by 15%

/ One mild childhood concussion cuts likelihood of higher education by 15% Adults who were concussed as kids are less likely to pursue higher educationDepositphotos original extended using generative AI View 2 Images 1/2 Adults who were concussed as kids are less likely to pursue higher educationDepositphotos original extended using generative AI 2/2 A single, mild concussion might not be as harmless as first thoughtDepositphotos 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 injuries (TBIs) sustained during adult contact sports. When it comes to kids, though, there can be a fair bit of inadvertent head-bumping...