Concussions Quote by Paul Tagliabue
“Concussions is one of these pack journalism issues, frankly. There's no increase in concussions. The number is relatively small. The problem is, it is a journalist issue.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Sports Illustrated, 2020
Concussions are a journalistic concern, not a rising health crisis; numbers are low.
In simple terms: Concussions are a media issue.
Address reporting bias.
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When to use this quote
- newsrooms
- sports policy
- public health campaigns
- education programs
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How should media balance coverage and accuracy?
- What responsibilities do journalists have in health reporting?
Minimizing health risks can be dangerous.