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What are the most common causes of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)?

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Vehicle crashes are the leading cause of brain injuries (50%). This includes brain injury-related deaths as well as nonfatal injuries. The second leading cause of brain injury-related deaths is firearm-related incidents. Among non-fatal brain injuries, the second leading cause is falls.

Among age groups, the leading cause of brain injury varies. Young children and elderly adults sustain injuries due to falls. Young-to-middle age adults are more often injured in motor vehicle crashes.

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