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Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Awareness and Statistics
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) occurs when an external force (blow, jolt, or penetrating injury) causes brain dysfunction. TBIs range from mild (concussion) to severe (extended loss of consciousness or memory, long-term cognitive impairment).
Common causes: falls, motor vehicle collisions, being struck by or against objects, and assaults. Sports-related injuries and blast exposures (in military settings) are also notable causes.
United States statistics (most recent consolidated estimates)
Each year in the U.S. there are approximately 2.5 million TBI-related emergency department visits, hospitalizations, and deaths combined.
About 223,000 hospitalizations and 64,000 deaths annually are associated with TBI.
Emergency department visits account for the majority of TBI-related medical encounters; many cases are mild and treated and released.
TBI contributes to disability in millions of Americans; approximately 5.3 million people live with TBI-related disability in the U.S.
Falls are the leading cause of TBI-related emergency visits and hospitalizations; motor vehicle crashes are a leading cause of TBI-related deaths for younger adults.
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Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Awareness and Statistics
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) occurs when an external force (blow, jolt, or penetrating injury) causes brain dysfunction. TBIs range from mild (concussion) to severe (extended loss of consciousness or memory, long-term cognitive impairment).
Common causes: falls, motor vehicle collisions, being struck by or against objects, and assaults. Sports-related injuries and blast exposures (in military settings) are also notable causes.
United States statistics (most recent consolidated estimates)
Each year in the U.S. there are approximately 2.5 million TBI-related emergency department visits, hospitalizations, and deaths combined.
About 223,000 hospitalizations and 64,000 deaths annually are associated with TBI.
Emergency department visits account for the majority of TBI-related medical encounters; many cases are mild and treated and released.
TBI contributes to disability in millions of Americans; approximately 5.3 million people live with TBI-related disability in the U.S.
Falls are the leading cause of TBI-related emergency visits and hospitalizations; motor vehicle crashes are a leading cause of TBI-related deaths for younger adults.
Each set contains a minimum of 4 items. Items Vary
To learn more, go to: