The May-June 2005 issue of the Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation is dedicated to traumatic brain injuries (TBI), and provides current information about TBI research and programs funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

This special issue, TBI in the US: Research and Programs of the CDC, contains eight articles written by a range of authors and provides a comprehensive look at CDC-funded activities in the field of TBI at the national and state levels. It also addresses a variety of other crucial TBI topics, including:

• Public health principles and legislation;
• Surveillance and education;
• Rates among children, older adults, and American Indians/Alaska Natives;
• Related outcomes, including death risk; and
• Links to information and services for people with TBI.

These articles are an important source of information for public health professionals, policy makers, advocates, and people with TBI and their families and caregivers.

To purchase this special issue, access the publisher’s Website at www.lww.com/product/?0885-9701. CDC is unable to provide free copies because of copyright.