Examining the long-term risks of sub-concussive exposures among occupationally exposed members of the military

Mild traumatic brain injuries (mTBIs) are the most common traumatic brain injury affecting military personnel, but are also among the most difficult to diagnose, particularly for sub-concussions. Following significant literature documenting the association between concussions and neurodegenerative conditions, there is increasing concern about the possible link between sub-concussions and neurodegeneration, particularly chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), which causes damage or death to parts of the brain over time. This rapid evidence profile aims to examine the long-term risks of repetitive sub-concussive exposures among occupationally exposed members of the military.