Brain Injuries
5.3 million Americans live with disabilities that were caused by brain
injuries
50,000 deaths per year
highest rates are ages 15-20
140,000 people are treated from bike accidents in the emergency room
97% of those killed in bike accidents were not wearing helmets
Causes of Brain Injuries
#1 Falling
#2 Guns
#3 Motor vehicle crashes
#4 Violence
Prevention Strategies
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