Traumatic Brain Injury in the United States:
A Report to Congress

Contents

Executive Summary

Introduction

• Public Health Significance of Traumatic Brain Injury
• What the Traumatic Brain Injury Act of 1996 Mandates

CDC's Traumatic Brain Injury Surveillance Program, 1989-1998

Current Data on Traumatic Brain Injury Mortality and Morbidity

• Deaths Nationwide, 1980-1994
• Fatal and Nonfatal Injuries in Seven States, 1994

CDC Estimates of Traumatic Brain Injury-Related Disability

• Prevalence
• Incidence

Public Health Goals

• Primary Prevention
• Acute Care and Rehabilitation
• Improved Data Systems

References

Appendix: Methods Used to Produce Estimates for This Report

• CDC Case Definition for Traumatic Brain Injury
• Surveillance Methods Used by States
• Appendix References

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