“Key points
- A TBI affects how the brain works.
- TBI is a major cause of death and disability.
- TBIs may be missed in older adults.
- A TBI may lead to short- or long-term health problems.
- A TBI during childhood may affect brain development.
There were over 69,000 TBI-related deaths in the United States in 2021.1 That’s about 190 TBI-related deaths every day.
TBIs affect the lives of people of all ages. Anyone can experience a TBI, but data suggest that some groups are at greater risk of dying from a TBI or experiencing long-term health problems after the injury .“