Concussions are More Serious for Girls

New studies have shown that concussions in children and females can be more severe than in older patients or males. Females are less likely to show symptoms and take much more time to recover. These patients need to be much more careful when playing sports and recovering from concussions.

http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/05/10/concussions-may-be-more-severe-in-girls-and-young-athletes/?ref=health