Concussion, also known as mild traumatic brain injury, is an acute urgent public health issue that has the potential for serious long-term consequences if not recognized immediately.

The purpose of this report is to provide details on the burden of concussion hospitalizations among children and youth in British Columbia (BC).

This study sought to establish short-term changes in white-matter integrity after sports-related concussion in adolescents, and examine the association between changes in white-matter integrity and a clinical measure of concussion.

The purpose of this report is to describe the burden of concussion in BC, for the general population, with a focus on children and youth ages 0 to 19 years.

The purpose of this statement is to provide an evidence-based, best practises summary to assist physicians with the evaluation and management of sports-related concussion and to establish the level of evidence, knowledge gaps and areas requiring additional research.

The Nova Scotia Department of Health Promotion and Protection discuss the importance of helmet use for skiing and snowboarding. Evidence is presented supporting the significant reduction in head injuries.