TBI Data Collection

Massachusetts Profile
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Data Collection Information

Injury Core Capacity Development
Massachusetts is one of 28 states receiving CDC funding to conduct injury surveillance as part of an overall plan for injury control. The general injury data collected for the Core Capacity program examine causes of injury rather than the nature of the injury itself. Massachusetts is one of 4 Core states that receive enhanced funding to monitor traumatic brain injury (TBI) risk factors. 

Lead agency: Massachusetts Department of Public Health
Phone: 617-624-5600
Fax: 617-624-5695
Website: www.state.ma.us/dph 

Core State Injury Program: Massachusetts Profile 

State Injury Indicators Data
Massachusetts is one of 26 states participating in the Injury Indicators program coordinated by CDC, with input from CSTE and STIPDA. Participating states voluntarily analyze hospitalization and death data to track, monitor, and report on various injuries and risk factors, including TBI. Note that this program uses a restricted definition of TBI. 

Lead agency: Massachusetts Department of Public Health
Phone: 617-624-5600
Fax: 617-624-5695
Website: www.state.ma.us/dph 

Report: State Injury Indicators Report

Additional State Contact
Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission
Phone: (617) 204-3801
Website: www.state.ma.us/mrc  

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