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CDC collects and reports TBI data to understand: how many people are affected by this injury, who is most at risk, the leading ways a person may get a TBI, and whether programs to prevent TBI are working.
TBI is a major cause of death and disability. There were over 69,000 TBI-related deaths in the United States in 2021. 1 That's about 190 TBI-related deaths every day. TBIs affect the lives of people of all ages.
About Moderate and Severe TBI. Information on potential health outcomes and causes. Information about organizations that can help with care and recovery. Learn about causes, groups at risk, and potential effects.
TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY IN THE UNITED STATES: EPIDEMIOLOGY AND REHABILITATION . 1. Executive Summary. The Traumatic Brain Injury Act of 2008 authorized research and public health activities related to traumatic brain injury (TBI). The goal of public health related to injury prevention is to reduce the burden of injury at the population level by
View publications and reports on traumatic brain injury and concussion. This includes CDC MMWR and other journal articles, fact sheets, and reports to Congress.
Key points. People with a mild TBI or concussion need to be seen by a healthcare provider. Healthcare providers can do tests to check for a mild TBI or concussion. Consider using telemedicine or telehealth services if you are unable to visit a healthcare provider in person.
This surveillance report describes the national numbers and rates of TBI-related deaths by socio-demographic characteristics during 2018 and 2019. To assess TBI-related deaths by age group, sex, principal mechanism of injury (MOI), and injury intent, we report the average annual numbers and rates during 2018 and 2019.
When examining disparities in TBI, CDC analyzes differences in incidence rates, prevalence rates, and outcomes by group. Understanding Health Disparities in Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) & Concussion.
NCHS Data Brief No. 423, December 2021. PDF Version (389KB) Lindsey I. Black, M.P.H., and Benjamin Zablotsky, Ph.D. On This Page. Key findings. The percentage of children who had ever had symptoms of a concussion or brain injury varied by age group.
Traumatic Brain Injury & Concussion A traumatic brain injury, or TBI, is an injury that affects how the brain works. TBI is a major cause of death and disability in the United States.