The epidemiology and impact of traumatic brain injury - A brief overview

被引:2637
作者
Langlois, Jean A.
Rutland-Brown, Wesley [1 ]
Wald, Marlena M.
机构
[1] Ctr Dis Control & Prevent, Div Injury Response, Natl Ctr Injury Prevent & Control, Atlanta, GA 30341 USA
[2] Lockheed Martin Corp, Atlanta, GA 30341 USA
关键词
closed head injury; craniocerebral trauma; epidemiology; traumatic brain injury;
D O I
10.1097/00001199-200609000-00001
中图分类号
R74 [神经病学与精神病学];
学科分类号
摘要
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an important public health problem in the United States and worldwide. The estimated 5.3 million Americans living with TBI-related disability face numerous challenges in their efforts to return to a full and productive life. This article presents an overview of the epidemiology and impact of TBI.
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页码:375 / 378
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