Falls- The most frequently occurring include: falling out of bed, slipping in the shower, and falling down the stairs.
Vehicle-related collisions- Collisions involving cars, motorcycles or bicycles.
Violence- Such as gunshot wounds, domestic violence or child abuse. Shaken baby syndrome can cause traumatic brain injury.
Sports injuries- Injuries from sports, including soccer, boxing, football, baseball, lacrosse, 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.
All information was obtained from http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/traumatic-brain-injury/basics/causes/con-20029302
Image obtained from http://www.brainscienceinstitute.org/stories/center_for_brain_imaging_science_story
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