Estudio del BMJ revela que el 25 % de ex-jugadores de la NFL tenían CTE

Estudio del BMJ revela que el 25 % de ex-jugadores de la NFL tenían CTE

Salud

El British Medical Journal publicó un estudio que, a partir de muestras del banco UNITE, encontró que el 25 % de los exjugadores de la NFL que fallecieron entre 2016 y 2021 fueron diagnosticados con encefalopatía traumática crónica, lo que provocó llamados a adoptar medidas de seguridad más amplias en el fútbol americano. Informes anteriores ya señalaban la misma estimación, indicando que el estudio del BMJ había calculado que una cuarta parte de los jugadores fallecidos de la NFL padecían CTE.

Actores

The BMJ National Football League (NFL) NFL Players Association (NFLPA) Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

Ubicaciones

London, United Kingdom New York City, United States Washington, D.C., United States

Verificación de hechos

Cómo funcionan estas métricas
Veredicto general: Parcialmente confirmado Confianza: 74% Afirmaciones: 2
Resumen

The claim that research published on August 25, 2026, in the British Medical Journal estimates that 25% of NFL players who died between 2016 and 2021 were diagnosed with chronic traumatic encephalopathy is confirmed. The claim that research using brain samples from the UNITE Brain Bank shows that 25% of former NFL players who died between 2016 and 2021 were diagnosed with chronic traumatic encephalopathy is partially confirmed.

Inicia sesión o suscríbete para ver el análisis completo con afirmaciones, fuentes y validación cronológica.

Registrarse Iniciar sesión

Esta sección contiene una verificación automatizada de afirmaciones con fuentes externas y puede incluir imprecisiones.

Artículos

25 de agosto de 2026
8 en total
At least 25% of ex-NFL players who died from 2016-2021 had CTE, according to new study; NFLPA says findings should be 'a call to action across the entire football ecosystem'
At least 25% of ex-NFL players who died from 2016-2021 had CTE, according to new study; NFLPA says findings should be 'a call to action across the entire football ecosystem'

Yahoo Sports • 25 de ago 20:21

Research using brain samples from the UNITE Brain Bank shows that 25% of former NFL players who died between 2016 and 2021 were diagnosed with chronic traumatic encephalopathy, prompting calls for broader action within football.

Credibilidad 78% Manip. 8% Centro
NFLPA sends email to all players after new CTE study
NFLPA sends email to all players after new CTE study

NBC Sports • 25 de ago 19:24

The NFL Players Association sent an email to all members and agents highlighting a recent study that suggests chronic traumatic encephalopathy may be more common among former players, and outlined resources for diagnosis and care.

Credibilidad 72% Manip. 27% Centro
New study shows at least a quarter of NFL players who died from 2016-2021 had CTE
New study shows at least a quarter of NFL players who died from 2016-2021 had CTE

The New York Times • 25 de ago 19:01

Research published in The BMJ indicates that a minimum of 24.5% of NFL players who died between 2016 and 2021 were diagnosed with chronic traumatic encephalopathy, based on brain donations.

Credibilidad 78% Manip. 8% Centro
At least 1 in 4 ex-NFL players who died from 2016 to 2021 had CTE, study finds
At least 1 in 4 ex-NFL players who died from 2016 to 2021 had CTE, study finds

CBS News • 25 de ago 15:12

Research published in the British Medical Journal indicates that a quarter of former NFL players who died between 2016 and 2021 were found to have chronic traumatic encephalopathy, a rate far above that of the general population.

Credibilidad 73% Manip. 10% Centro
NFL: At least one in four dead players had brain disease, says study
NFL: At least one in four dead players had brain disease, says study

BBC • 25 de ago 11:54

Research on former NFL players who died between 2016 and 2021 suggests that between 24.5% and 97.7% showed signs of chronic traumatic encephalopathy, with dementia also common among brain donors.

Credibilidad 78% Manip. 8% Centro
Study: At least 25% of NFL players in sample had CTE
Study: At least 25% of NFL players in sample had CTE

ESPN • 25 de ago 11:48

Research published in the British Medical Journal estimates that 25% of NFL players who died between 2016 and 2021 were diagnosed with chronic traumatic encephalopathy.

Credibilidad 78% Manip. 10% Centro
New study finds at least 24.5 percent of NFL players who died from 2016 to 2021 had CTE
New study finds at least 24.5 percent of NFL players who died from 2016 to 2021 had CTE

NBC Sports • 25 de ago 10:37

Research published in The BMJ indicates that at least 24.5% of former NFL players who died between 2016 and 2021 were diagnosed with CTE, prompting comments from the league, the players' union and former OSHA officials.

Credibilidad 72% Manip. 47% Centro
At least 25% of former NFL players who died during 5-year period had CTE : NPR
At least 25% of former NFL players who died during 5-year period had CTE : NPR

NPR • 25 de ago 09:00

Research using death records and brain donations estimates that roughly 25% of former NFL players who died between 2016 and 2021 were diagnosed with chronic traumatic encephalopathy, with the true prevalence likely higher.

Credibilidad 78% Manip. 8% Centro

Eventos relacionados