Traumatic Brain Injuries in Children

An estimated 2.5 percent of U.S. children suffer traumatic brain injury (TBI) during their lifetime.

Analysis of natural survey data has found that an estimated 2.5 percent of U.S. children have experienced traumatic brain injury (TBI) during their lifetime.

Why The Research Is Interesting: This study analyzed national survey data to //estimate how common it is for children to have a TBI during their lifetime based on reports from parents of a concussion or brain injury diagnosed by a health care professional.

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Head injury or traumatic brain injury is a leading cause of disability among children and young adults that leads to varying degrees of physical and mental stability. Fortunately, it is also one of the preventable brain disorder.

‘Traumatic brain injury in children is a public health concern because such injuries send children to emergency departments and carry risk for long-term adverse outcomes.’

Who, What and When: An analysis of data from the 2011-2012 National Survey of Children's Health to estimate lifetime TBI in children, associated childhood health conditions, and health insurance type and adequacy based on reports from parents.

How (Study Design): This was a data analysis.

Authors: Juliet Haarbauer-Krupa, Ph.D., of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia, and coauthors.

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Study Limitations: The study didn't examine medical records and relies on parents reporting diagnoses.

To Learn More: The full study is available on the For The Media website. (doi:10.1001/jamapediatrics.2018.2740)

Test your Knowledge on Brain Injury
Injury to the head or brain can have a short-term as well as long-term effects. Trauma to the brain is common in young adults, as well as in the elderly due to falls. Besides trauma, other conditions like reduced oxygen supply to the brain or the presence of toxins can also injure the brain. Test your knowledge on brain injury by taking this quiz.

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