Abstract

While concussive head injuries are exceedingly common in boxing, mortality in boxing is usually on account of traumatic SDH. Many young boxers have perished in the ring leading to calls by physicians and physician associations to ban the sport of boxing. Can the incidence of traumatic SDH be reduced by enhanced medical protocols and implementation of a range of rules and regulations aimed at minimizing risk and ensuring the health and safety of combatants?

Keywords

boxing, mortality,medical protocols, physician associations