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As cheerleading gets competitive, a Kansas City doctor wants to make it safer from concussions

A Kansas City doctor and the American Academy of Pediatrics have issued a report analyzing the unique injury risks in cheerleading and how to improve safety for the first time in over a decade. They’re calling for a series of changes, including broad recognition of cheerleading as a sport.

Read MoreAs cheerleading gets competitive, a Kansas City doctor wants to make it safer from concussions