Traumatic Brain Injury
CDC defines a traumatic brain injury (TBI) as a disruption in the normal function of the brain that can be caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head, or penetrating head injury. Everyone is at risk for a TBI, especially children and older adults.
Basic Info
Signs & symptoms, response, recovery, prevention
Data & Statistics
Rates of TBI-related deaths, ER visits, hospitalizations
News and Announcements
- CDC Reports:
- CDC Programs:
- HEADS UP to Healthcare Providers online training is now available on CDC Train
- Key Practicing-Changing Recommendations in the CDC Pediatric mTBI Guideline
- Updated HEADS UP Online Training for Coaches Now Available
- Grant awarded to assess the effectiveness of programs designed to support students with TBI return to school
- Partner Activities:
Page last reviewed: July 28, 2020