What are the causes of Traumatic Brain Injuries?
According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the leading causes of traumatic brain injuries are:
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Falls (35.2%)
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falls cause more than half (50.2%) of traumatic brain injuries among children ages 0-14
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falls cause about 60.7% of traumatic brain injuries among senior citizens
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Motor vehicle traffice (17.3%)
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brain injuries caused by motor vehicle accidents are the largest percentage of traumatic brain injury deaths
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Struck by/against events (16.5%)
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Assault (10%)