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Diffused axonal injury - With closed injuries, there can also be more diffuse injury resulting from tearing or shearing of axons. It is the most common form of damage to the brain. TBI is a contributing factor to what fraction of all injury related deaths in the US - 1/3 Acquired Brain Injury is the second most prevalent disability in the US - True What percent of TBI's that occur each year are concussions? - 75% ABI is a type of TBI - True Risk of second injury is how many times greater after initial injury - 3x's Risk of 3rd injury is how many times greater after second injury? - 8x's Name 5 risk factors for having a brain injury which are also indicators of how a brain injury might affect one's life. - 1. Age of Injury 2. Being male 3. Severity of injury 4. Alcohol misuse 5. Domestic Violence 6. Military Service 7. Participation in sports A ____________ is a mild TBI caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head that can change the way the brain works? - ConcussionGroups with the highest rate of falls causing TBI are? - 1. Children 0 to 4 2. Adults 65 to 75 or older Greatest number of TBI related ED visits are caused by - Falls