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TBI Facts: The Numbers

How many traumatic brain injuries (TBI) occur in the US each year?

1.7 million across all TBI types

How many TBIs result in death each year?

52,000- most occur from severe or repeated head injuries

How many sports-related concussions happen annually in the US?

450,000- the vast majority among adolescents

How many children sustain a TBI each year?

475,000

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) and concussions have long been recognized as leading causes of traumatic death and disability among children and young adults. While great strides in surgical critical care have been made in recent years, medical treatment of concussions has not changed greatly over hundreds of years except for the addition of pharmaceuticals to address symptoms.
New research into treatment, injury management and neuroprotection of the brain is opening up opportunity for people to better protect themselves and recover from potentially devastating injury. Brain Health goes far beyond TBI, though. Optimum brain health leads to greater longevity and improved quality of life.