Sections
Epidemiology: Introduction | Definitions and Related Issues | TBI among the Civilian U.S. Population | TBI among Military Service Members and Veterans | Conclusion | Key Clinical Points | Recommended Readings | References
Excerpt
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is among the most disabling
of injuries. Concern about TBIs related to the Iraq and Afghanistan
conflicts has led to increased interest in the epidemiology of TBI
among service members and veterans as well as civilians. The purpose
of this chapter is to describe the epidemiology of TBI in terms
of frequency, severity, outcomes, and cost, focusing primarily on
the most recent population-based data for the United States, including
military as well as civilian data when available, and highlighting
issues that affect the accuracy, completeness, and interpretation
of epidemiological data for TBI.