Longer rugby careers linked to higher risk of brain injury

Who is your theory teacher

• OSE

• RHA

• PLE

• JMA

What is the brain condition thought to be caused by repeated head injuries and blows to the head?

• Alzheimer's disease

• Parkinson's disease

• Multiple sclerosis

• Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE)

Which sport has a higher chance of developing CTE according to post-mortem studies?

• Swimming

• Golf

• Tennis

• Rugby

How many former football, rugby league, and rugby union players in the UK are taking legal action over brain injuries?

• Exactly 500

• Around 200

• Less than 100

• More than 300

What practical steps have been taken by Scottish Rugby to improve safety?

• Increasing the number of head contacts

• Introducing a new type of ball

• Lowering the tackle height

• Launching a new online cooking course

What did World Rugby recently announce for elite women to manage concussion?

• Smart shoes

• Smart helmets

• Smart mouthguards

• Smart gloves

Where were the ex-players' brains in the study donated to?

• Three brain banks in the UK

• Three brain banks in Europe

• Three brain banks in the US

• Three brain banks in Australia

What is the average age of the former players in the study when they died?

• 60

• 50

• 70

• 40

Where is the majority of data linking contact sports to degenerative brain disease according to Prof Tara Spires-Jones coming from?

• Professional or elite players

• Amateur players

• Non-athletes

• Swimmers

What lifestyle factor, as per Prof Tara Spires-Jones, can contribute to a higher risk of developing dementias in the future?

• Regular exercise

• Head injuries

• Maintaining a balanced diet

• Practicing mindfulness