Facts on Traumatic Brain Injury in the U.S.

According to the Centers For Disease Control (CDC):

  • A Hinds' Feet Farm member enjoying therapeutic ridingOver 1.4 Million Americans suffer a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) each year
  • That's 1 TBI every 21 SECONDS
  • 50,000 people die as a result of their brain injury
  • 90,000 suffer a permanent life-long disability
  • Conservatively, TBI's cost the U.S. Economy over $56.3 Billion annually

The Top Causes of TBI in the U.S.:

  • Falls
  • Motor vehicle accidents
  • Struck by or against
  • Assault

For the complete CDC report, and more information on Traumatic Brain Injury, Visit the CDC's website at http://www.cdc.gov