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Traumatic brain injury (TBI)

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Adults age 75 and older have the highest rates of TBI-related hospitalization and death. Falls are the most frequent cause. Learn steps to prevent falls in our Falls section.

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More information on traumatic brain injury (tbi)

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• NINDS Traumatic Brain Injury Information Page — This online publication answers questions about traumatic brain injury, treatment, prognosis, and what research is being done. It also offers a list of organizations that may provide additional information.
  http://www.ninds.nih.gov/health_and_medical/disorders/tbi_doc.htm
• Traumatic Brain Injury — This publication explains traumatic brain injury, including the signs and symptoms and the importance of getting medical help.
  http://www.cdc.gov/ncipc/tbi/contents.htm
• Traumatic Brain Injury: Hope Through Research — This publication gives a brief overview of traumatic brain injury. It also explains potential complications and effects that may result from the injuries and what you can do to prevent them.
  http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/tbi/detail_tbi.htm

Connect with other organizations

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, HHS
  http://www.cdc.gov/
• National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, CDC
  http://www.cdc.gov/injury/
• National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, NIH, HHS
  http://www.ninds.nih.gov/

Content last updated August 12, 2010.

Resources last updated August 12, 2010.

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