Dawn Astle highlights link between heading in football and dementia risks
Former England striker Jeff Astle, known for his heading ability, died in 2002 after being diagnosed with chronic traumatic encephalopathy, linking his football career to dementia. His daughter, Dawn, highlighted the dangers of repeated head impacts in the sport, emphasizing that heading could be a risk factor for brain trauma.
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Published 22 Jun 2026, 09:25 UTC · Updated 22 Jun 2026, 09:30 UTC
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