The behavior and the culture of sport play a significant role in the reduction of concussion. The most important messages around concussion prevention and reduction are:

• Helmets do not protect against concussion – but helmets can protect against severe head injuries like skull fractures 
• Teach proper tackling techniques – do not use head as a weapon,
• Play by the rules of the game – disallowing bodychecking in youth ice hockey reduced concussions by 50%
• Your standards and values around concussion reporting is decisive of reporting behaviour
• Language about concussion is important – it is not just a bump to the head
• Preventive exercise programs also reduce risk of concussion 

Learn more about the impact environment and culture can have.