Blow to chest can be fatal in child athletes: study
13th Nov 2006, 16:03 GMT
CHICAGO (Reuters) - Children who play hockey, football, lacrosse or baseball risk sudden death from a hard blow to the chest even if they are clad in protective gear, researchers said on Monday.
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