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Brain Injury Awareness Month
March is National Brain Injury Awareness Month. An estimated 10 million Americans are affected by stroke and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), making brain injury the second most prevalent injury and disability in the United States. Symptoms of TBI can be different with each person; often, symptoms are not immediately present or noticeable and can be physical, behavioral, or psycho-social, depending on the TBI.
Falls and assaults are two of the leading causes of TBIs. Injuries to the face, head, and neck are among the most common areas of damage for domestic/intimate partner violence survivors. Many are unaware they have suffered a TBI until weeks, months or years later.
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