The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released the latest surveillance report about traumatic brain injury (TBI) deaths. The information, collected from 1997 to 2007, is compiled to help provide insights to help doctors, public health officials, and other professionals assess the impact of brain-related injuries.
There is some good news in the report: The death rate from TBI-related injuries decreased by 8.2% compared to the previous 10 years. However, the bad news far outweighs the good. According to the CDC:
To read a full copy of the report, click here: CDC report on TBI