CDC Story Idea: Traumatic Brain Injuries, What You Should Know

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. TBI: What You Should Know Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a serious public health issue for Americans. Each year, TBI contributes to a substantial number of deaths and permanent disability. 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". According to research from CDC, approximately 3.5 million persons have a TBI in the United States. Of these individuals: 2.1 million received care in emergency departments, 300,000 were hospitalized, 84,000 were seen in outpatient departments, 1.1 million received care from office-based physicians, and 53,000 died. Read More. Modify/Update Subscriber Preferences  |  Unsubscribe  |  Send Feedback  |  Learn more about CDC Email Updates To receive the latest news for your region, please update your profile with your country, state and zip code. Questions or problems? Please contact support@govdelivery.com. STAY CONNECTED:  CDC on Facebook  Dr. Frieden on Twitter  CDC on YouTube       This email was sent to filter@clubhouseb.com using GovDelivery, on behalf of: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) · 1600 Clifton Rd · Atlanta, GA 30333 · 1-800-CDC-INFO (800-232-4636)