Independent Survey by UMass Lowell Looks at Public Opinion on Issue
07/19/2016
Contacts: Christine Gillette, UMass Lowell, 978-934-2209 or Christine_Gillette@uml.edu and Nancy Cicco, UMass Lowell, 978-934-4944 or Nancy_Cicco@uml.edu
* Media Advisory *
Wednesday, July 20, 10 a.m.
What: UMass Lowell will release the results of a national public opinion poll on the issue of sports-related concussions.
The poll – which surveyed 1,000 American adults via YouGov and has a margin of error of 4.24 percent – was conducted independently by the UMass Lowell Center for Public Opinion.
The survey asked participants to weigh in on whether they feel concussions that occur in sports such as football and soccer represent a serious public health issue and whether participants believe leagues at all levels – from professional to youth sports – are doing enough to address concussions.
The poll also looked at whether the American public believes science has shown that concussions can cause brain injuries that lead to more serious medical conditions.
It also looks at opinions on whether children should participate in tackle football and “head” a soccer ball before they reach high school because of the risk of concussions.
Full results of the poll – including data and details on methodology – will be available at www.uml.edu/polls.
Representatives of the Center for Public Opinion will be available for interviews following the release of the poll.