II. Epidemiology
- Football Helmet prevents Head and Neck fatalities
- Head, neck injury responsible for 85% football deaths
- Interventions reducing Head and Neck Injuries
- Ban on spearing (1976)
- Helmet used as first point of contact
- Education for athletes, coaches and trainers
- C-Spine and airway control
- Log Rolling
- Controlled helmet removal with 2 people
- Ban on spearing (1976)