Teens from poor areas four times more likely to suffer untreated concussion

Concussed rugby players from poor schools are four times as likely to go untreated as those from schools in rich areas, new figures reveal.

Experts say the statistics are a major concern, as putting concussed kids back on the field risks lasting damage, and putting them back in the classroom sets them up to fail.

An ACC/Sport New Zealand presentation estimated 1 in 2.6 rugby concussions went untreated in the poorest, decile one and two schools, compared with 1 in 11 concussions in the richest, decile 10 schools.

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