The epidemiology and impact of traumatic brain injury: a brief overview.

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Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an important public health problem in the United States and worldwide. The estimated 5.3 million Americans living with TBI-related disability face numerous challenges in their efforts to return to a full and productive life. This article presents an overview of the epidemiology and impact of TBI.

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Journal ID (iso-abbrev): J Head Trauma Rehabil

Title: The Journal of head trauma rehabilitation

Publisher: Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health)

ISSN: 0885-9701

ISSN (Print): 0885-9701

Publication date (Electronic): September 20 2006

Volume: 21

Issue: 5

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[1 ] Division of Injury Response, National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA30341, USA.

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Publisher Item ID: 00001199-200609000-00001

DOI: 10.1097/00001199-200609000-00001

PubMed ID: 16983222

SO-VID: 47fd19c2-7fca-4ed2-b745-e77d478a94c2

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