Don't Become a TBI Statistic
Approximately 50,000 people die from traumatic brain injury and 90,000 are left with long-term disability each year as a result of traumatic brain injury. Such a sobering statistic provides a reminder of the importance of wearing appropriate head gear when participating in activities that have the potential to result in head injury. By definition, a traumatic brain injury is one in which the head suddenly hits something or is hit or an object penetrates into the brain. Some brain injuries can be mild, as are many concussions, or they can be severe and lead to permanent changes in cognitive function.
Brain injuries can be of a variety of types and can lead to a variety of symptoms. Brain injuries generally can be divided into three types: physical, cognitive, and behavioral. Physical changes include problems with vision or speech. Cognitive brain injuries include short term and long term memory problems. Behavioral brain injuries often lead to mood swings, depression, and anxiety.
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