Heather Anderson

Heather Anderson

athlete Australia

Heather Anderson was an Australian Rules footballer who made history as the first female diagnosed with chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) after her tragic death in 2022 at the age of 28. Her diagnosis has sparked critical discussions about the impacts of head injuries in female athletes and the need for more research on CTE in women, a field that has been largely dominated by studies on male athletes.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
2,171
Power
95$
Sentiment
3.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
New Zealand 1 3.00 0.05% +0% 4,822,233 2,171 $210,000 95$
Totals 1 4,822,233 2,171 $210,000 95$
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Recent Mentions

New Zealand New Zealand: Heather Anderson was the first female to be diagnosed with CTE after she took her own life in 2022, aged 28. 3

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: CTE in female athletes: NZ researchers examine domestic violence link