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TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY

​Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a silent epidemic that continues to be a largely unrecognized major public health problem, even though over 2.8 million people will visit an emergency room because of brain injury every year in the US. Prior to 2015, Georgia had over 50,000 suspected traumatic brain injuries a year reported through the Central Registry. In 2015, the Central Registry reported, statewide 26,799 TBI’s. These numbers do not include our military veterans or acquired brain injuries from strokes, tumors, brain bleeds, or other causes.

TBI is defined by the CDC as a “bump, blow, or jolt to the head that disrupts the normal function of the brain” and may be caused by a sudden insult to the brain from an external force (traumatic brain injury, “TBI”). Not all blows and jolts to the head cause a TBI. Severity is determined by a variety of factors, such as how long (or if) the person lost consciousness, and the level of responsiveness after the event. A person with a mild TBI, or concussion, may not lose consciousness at all, whereas someone with a moderate TBI could lose consciousness for hours, and a person with a severe TBI may be in a coma for weeks.

Cognitive, physical, behavioral, and emotional problems are common consequences of TBI. Although many people recover well, moderate and severe TBI are lifelong conditions, so support systems are critical to the long term health of those affected by TBI.
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  • About Us
    • Mission
    • Board, Staff
    • Annual Report
  • News, Events, Camp
    • NEWS
    • LIVE BIG: CAMP BIAG registration
    • SUPPORT CAMP BIAG
  • Education & Resources
    • About Brain Injury
    • Resources >
      • Brain Injury ID Card
      • General Resources
      • Medical Center Links
      • Federal & State Advocacy
      • Medical Equipment
      • Prescription Assistance
      • Traumatic Brain Injury
      • Transportation
      • Recreational Programs
      • Home Modifications
      • Employment
      • Financial Assistance
      • Legal Assistance
    • Library >
      • Webinars
      • Books
  • How Can We Help?
    • Brain Injury ID Card
    • Find a Support Group
    • Resource Facilitation Program
    • For Caregivers >
      • What Caregivers Need to Know
      • Brain Injury ID Card
    • Veteran Programs & Resources >
      • Blast TBI
      • Resources for our veterans and their families
  • Get Involved
    • Make a Donation
    • BIG Support: Fundraise for BIAG
    • Be a Sponsor
    • Thank You to our Sponsors & Donors
    • Memory & Honor of Donors
    • Join Our Email List
    • Volunteer
    • Advocacy >
      • Current Georgia Laws
  • Contact us
  • SWING BIG Golf Tournament