In a replication of an earlier study, college students were surveyed to assess the prevalence of diagnosed head injury or prolonged periods of unconsciousness. Results were consistent with previous research and indicated a significant number of college students report a head injury or a prolonged period of unconsciousness. The major results of the two studies are reported as combined data.
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