A higher incidence in concussions occurs during adolescence. The reason for this increase is:
1. The lack of knowledge about brain trauma.
2. Inadequate use of a helmet during contact sports.
3. A feeling of being invincible.
4. A teen does not care about health.
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1. There is significant research about brain trauma in adolescents.
2. Adolescent players do not take safety seriously, thus do not wear the safety devices correctly.
3. Teens feel invincible, but it is not the reason for higher incidence of concussions.
4. Teens generally have a sense of their personal health.
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