Knocking out Concussion

Published 04 June 2008, Posted in National / 2 Comments

This week is Brain Injury awareness week. 

Every week, over 450 New Zealanders sustain a concussion according to the World Health Organisation, with many more going unreported and undiagnosed. ‘Knocking Out Concussion’ is this year’s theme for the Brain Injury Awareness Week which runs from 3 -10 June and aims to increase awareness of the long-term and unseen effects of concussions.

The groups at highest risk of concussion are children, young men and people aged over 65 years, with approximately one third of concussions sustained through sport and recreation.  New Zealand Rugby League and the Brain Injury Association of New Zealand have been working in partnership to ensure that quality information is available to clubs in order to raise awareness and prevent concussions. NZRL are the first sport to take this proactive approach, and it is hoped that others will follow suit. 

Read the full press release from the Brain Injury Association

If you would like to support the Brain Injury Association Northland please visit the sites below:

http://www.fundraiseonline.co.nz/BIANorthland/
http://www.fundraiseonline.co.nz/AndrewBell
http://www.fundraiseonline.co.nz/GrandGivers