The epidemiology and impact of traumatic brain injury: a brief overview

Jean A Langlois; Wesley Rutland-Brown; Marlena M Wald

doi:10.1097/00001199-200609000-00001

The epidemiology and impact of traumatic brain injury: a brief overview

J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2006 Sep-Oct;21(5):375-8. doi: 10.1097/00001199-200609000-00001.

Authors

Jean A Langlois¹, Wesley Rutland-Brown, Marlena M Wald

Affiliation

¹ Division of Injury Response, National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA30341, USA.

PMID: 16983222
DOI: 10.1097/00001199-200609000-00001

Abstract

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an important public health problem in the United States and worldwide. The estimated 5.3 million Americans living with TBI-related disability face numerous challenges in their efforts to return to a full and productive life. This article presents an overview of the epidemiology and impact of TBI.

MeSH terms

Brain Injuries / epidemiology*
Brain Injuries / mortality
Brain Injuries / rehabilitation*
Brain Injury, Chronic / epidemiology*
Brain Injury, Chronic / mortality
Brain Injury, Chronic / rehabilitation*
Cause of Death
Cross-Sectional Studies
Health Services / statistics & numerical data
Humans
Survival Rate
United States
Utilization Review / statistics & numerical data