Girls may experience sports-related concussion different than boys.

Girls have one higher chance for sports-related concussion than boys in sports who use same ruleslike football and basketball.

You can protect young female athletes by learning about the signs and symptoms of concussions, watching for unique risks, and advocating for policies that prioritizing the athlete’s safety for everyone.

REPORTING: Girls can be more likely to report a sports-related concussion than boys.

SYMPTOMS: Girls are more likely than boys to report severe and prolonged symptoms after a sports-related concussion.

MENTAL HEALTH: Concussion symptoms that affect mental health are more common in girls.

CARE: Health care providers, including athletic trainers, are less likely to be present at the time of girls’ sports-related concussions than boys.

RESEARCH: Fewer Research studies focus on sports-related concussions among girls than boys.

Visit cdc.gov/HEADS-UP to learn more.