TBI is an injury to the brain or skull caused by
an external force such as a strike or impact.
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Unlike
other injuries such as broken legs or cut fingers that can heal,
brain injuries are often permanent and disabling.
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The
risk of sustaining a TBI is greatest for young children, young
adults and the elderly.
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Males
are twice as likely to suffer a TBI as females.
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The
leading causes of TBI are falls, motor vehicle crashes, and
assaults.
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The
violent shaking of an infant or toddler and is a leading cause
of serious brain injury in young children.
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The
only cure for TBI is to prevent it from happening in the first
place.
According
to the CDC, The leading causes of TBI are:
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Falls
(28%)
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Motor
vehicle-traffic crashes (20%)
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Struck
by/against events (19%)
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and
Assaults (11%)
Tips to Prevent TBI:
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Wear
your seatbelt.
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Children
under the age of 13 should ride in the back seat.
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Buckle
your child into an age-appropriate child safety seat.
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Children
4 to 8 years of age should ride in a booster seat with a lap
and shoulder belt.
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Keep
firearms and bullets stored in a locked cabinet or safe when
not in use.
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Never
drive under the influence of drugs or alcohol
Did
you know that wearing a helmet when bicycling
reduces the risk of brain injury by 88%?
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Wear
your helmet and make sure your children wear helmets when:
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