Brain injury is an invisible and costly epidemic affecting the long-term health, education, careers, relationships, and social participation of individuals, families, and communities. CDC and Ohio Brain Injury Program data show alarming prevalence, cost, and impact of brain injury in Ohio and across the nation.
Brain Injury Facts
- 25% of Ohio adults will experience a brain injury in their lifetime
- 70% of survivors face chronic effects one year after injury
- 9 brain injuries occur every 9 seconds, 4 times as frequent as heart attack
- 50% of all concussions are unreported and untreated
- $77B of dollars in direct costs and lost wages annually
- ? Limited training for clinicians leaves gaps in care pathways