Brain Safety and YOU

"Brain Safety Starts with You. March is Brain Injury Awareness Month.

Traumatic brain injuries, also known as TBIs, affect the lives of Americans nationwide. Anyone can experience a TBI, but data show that children and older adults (ages 65 and older) are at greater risk. Many TBIs, including concussions, are preventable, and you can help.

Change Your Mind about Brain Injury

Brain Injury Awareness Month is recognized each year in March. During this time, CDC focuses on helping to increase the knowledge and understanding of brain injuries. A TBI is caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head, or a penetrating head injury that disrupts the normal function of the brain. The severity of a TBI may range from “mild” to “severe,” and can change the way you think, act, move, and feel. Falls account for almost half (47 percent) of all TBI-related emergency department visits, hospitalizations, and deaths. Other common causes include being struck by or against an object (such as colliding with another person) and motor vehicle crashes.

Parents have an important role in protecting their children from TBIs and can learn what can cause brain injuries and how to avoid them. Public health professionals can also help inform prevention strategies and identify research and education priorities to protect people from TBIs and their potentially devastating effects..."
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