Table 1 Leading clinical causes and types of TBI in the United States 2002 - 2006 [2]
Cause | Percentage of | Physical mechanism | Primary brain injury | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Â | TBI | TBI-related deaths | Â | Â |
Falls | 35.2% | 18.9% | impact resulting in the acceleration of the head and brain [125, 126] | closed head injury |
Road traffic accidents | 17.3% | 31.8% | closed head injury | |
Struck by/against events | 16.5% | 0.7% | impact resulting in the acceleration of the head and brain [125, 126] | closed head injury |