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Facts About Traumatic Brain Injury

According to the Centers For Disease Control (CDC):

• Over 1.4 Million Americans suffer a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) each year
• That's 1 TBI every 21 SECONDS
• 50,000 people die as a result of their brain injury
• 90,000 suffer a permanent life-long disability
• Conservatively, TBI's cost the U.S. Economy over $56.3 Billion annually

The Top Causes of TBI in the U.S.:

• Falls
• Motor vehicle accidents
• Struck by or against
• Assault

For the complete CDC report, and more information on Traumatic Brain Injury, Visit the CDC's website at http://www.cdc.gov