CDC defines a traumatic brain injury (TBI) as a disruption in the normal function of the brain that can be caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head, or penetrating head injury. Everyone is at risk for a TBI, especially children and older adults.

CDC’s research and programs work to prevent TBIs and help people recognize, respond, and recover if a TBI occurs.

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  • In 2013, there were: 2.5 million emergency department visits related to TBI, 282,000 hospitaliztions related to TBI, 56,000 deaths related to TBI
  • Americans age 75 and older have the highest rates of TBI-related hospitalizations and deaths.
  • Rocket Blades The Brain Safety Game Kids 6-8 Available on the App Store
  • Traumatic Brain Injury-Related Emergency Department Visits, Hospitalizations, and Deaths - United States 2007 and 2013

Basic Info

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Data & Statistics

TBI data and statistics on rates of TBI-related deaths, ER visits, hospitalizations

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Surveillance

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Source URL: http://www.cdc.gov/TraumaticBrainInjury/index.html
Source Agency: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Captured Date: 2016-05-23 23:17:19.0

 

 

 

 
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