An estimated 5.3 million Americans- a little more than 2 percent of the US population- currently live with disabilities resulting from traumatic brain injury.
Every 21 seconds one person in the US sustains a tramatic brain injury
Violence Prevention Firearms It is estimated that every two hours in the US someone's child is killed with a loaded gun Firearm violence is a uniquely American
problem, with a rate 90 times greater than any other similar country It is estimated that half of all American households have
firearms. Fore more information contact the Brain "Injury Alliance of South Carolina at: 1-800-290-6461 920 St. Andrews Rd. Columbia, SC 29210 Visit our website at: Or email us at; To get the facts, check the back! The risk of suicide is five times greater if there is
a gun in the home, and the risk of domestic homicide is three times greater. Over half of all handgun owners keep their guns loaded at
least some of the time, and over half do not keep their guns locked up. The presence of a gun in the home triples the risk of
homicide in the home. For every child killed by a gun, four are wounded. Elder Abuse It is estimated that 2.1 million older Americans are
victims of abuse annually, and for every one case of elder abuse that is
reported, there may be as many as five cases that are unreported. Domestic Abuse It is estimated that a women is beaten every nine seconds
in the United States, which results in the leading cause of emergency room
visits for women. Researchers have found that the head is indeed a primary
target in domestic attacks against women and the effects of these battering
can result in cumulative brain injuries. Domestic violence has immediate and long-term detrimental
effects on children. Prevention
is the only cure! Traumatic Brain Injury An estimated 5.3 million Americans with disabilities resulting from TBI TBI is an insult to the brain caused by
an external force that may produce a
dimin- ished or altered state of consciousness, which results in an impairment of
cognitive abilities or physical, emotional, or
behav- ioral functioning. For help or information contact
the Brain Injury Alliance of South Carolina at: 1-800-290-6461 920 St. Andrews
Rd. Columbia, SC
29210 Visit our website at: or
email us at: To get the
facts, look on the back! Every 15 seconds, one person in the US sustains a TBI 1.5 million Americans sustain a TBI each year The risk of TBI is highest among adolescents, young adults
and those older than 75 After on brain injury, the risk for a second injury is
three times greater Vehicle crashes are the leaduing cause of brain injury Some consequences of brain injury: Short/Long term memory loss Trouble concentrating Slowed ability to process information Spatial disorientation Organizational problems and impaired judgment Seizures Double or low vision Headaches or migraines Fatigue, increased need for sleep Balance problems Loss of smell or taste Depression or mood swings Impulsive behavioral Increased anxiety Easily agitated Prevention
is the only cure! Transportation Safety Transportation-related incidents are the
leading cause of brain injury. Motor Vehicle Safety Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause
of death for 15-to-20-year-olds. Seat belts are 57% effective in preventing
traumatic and fatal brain injuries. Brian and chest injuries are the most
frequent cause of death in collisions without seatbelts. For help or information contact the Brain Injury Alliance of South Carolina at: 1-800-290-6461 920 St. Andrews Rd. Columbia, SC 29210 Visit our website at: Or email us at: To get the facts, check the back! According to the National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration (NHTSA), over the past 10 years, safety belts have
prevented approximately 55,600 deaths, 1,300,000 injuries and saved more
than $105 billion in economic costs. Air bags, combined with lap/shoulder safety
belts offer the most effective safety protection available today for vehicle
passenger occupants. Always place infants and children under 12
in the back seat of vehicles and be sure to have a rear-facing child safety
seat installed properly. Never put an infant in the front seat of a
vehicle equipped with a passenger-side airbag. Motorcycle Safety More than 80% of all motorcycle crashes
result in injury or death to the motorcyclist. A recent NHTSA study showed that motorcycle
helmets are 76% effective in preventing brain injuries. Brain Injury is the leading cause of death
on motorcycle crashes. Wearing a helmet can substantially reduce the
severity of or prevent these injuries. A single motorcyclist who sustains a brain
injury can cost a state more than $2million for care and support services
over a lifetime. Prevention is the only cure! Sports and Recreation Sports are a valued pastime, but playing them
safely is part of the game. The most common brain injury in sports is a
concussion For help or information contact the Brain Injury Alliance of South Carolina at: 1-800-290-6461 920 St. Andrews Rd. Columbia, SC 29210 Visit our website at: Or email us at: To get the facts, look on the back! Brain injuries cause more deaths than any
other sports injury. In football for instance, brain injury accounts for 65
to 85% of all fatalities. Nearly 90 percent of professional boxers
have sustained a brain injury. Approximately 5% of soccer players sustain
brain injury as a result of head-to-head contact, falls, or being struck on
the head by the ball. Football is responsible for more than
250,000 head injuries in the United States. In any given season 10% of all
college players and 20% of all high school players sustain brain injuries. Football players with brain injuries are
six times more likely to sustain new injuries. The head is involved in more baseball
injuries than any other body part. Almost half of the injuries involve a
child's head, face, mouth or eyes. Brain injuries account for 60% of
equestrian related fatalities, and 17% of all equestrian injuries are brain
injuries. In 1999, there were an estimated 6,000
horseback riding brain injuries. Prevention is the only cure! 
