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Causes of TBI

Common events causing traumatic brain injury include the following:
 

. Falls from bed or a ladder, down stairs, in the bath, and other falls are the most common cause of traumatic brain injury overall, particularly in older adults and young children.
 

· Vehicle-related collisions. Collisions involving cars, motorcycles or bicycles — and pedestrians involved in such accidents — are a common cause of traumatic brain injury.
 

· Violence. Domestic violence, child abuse and other assaults are common causes. Shaken baby syndrome is a traumatic brain injury in infants caused by violent shaking.
 

· Sports injuries. Traumatic brain injuries may be caused by injuries from several sports, including soccer, boxing, football, baseball, skateboarding, hockey, and other high-impact or extreme sports.
 

· Explosive blasts and other combat injuries. Explosive blasts are a common cause of traumatic brain injury in active-duty military personnel. Although how the damage occurs isn't yet well understood, many researchers believe that the pressure wave passing through the brain significantly disrupts brain function.

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