作者: King H. Yang , Albert I. King
DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4419-9997-9_5
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摘要: According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a serious public health issue affecting 1.7 million people annually in United States. Approximately 50,000 deaths were related TBI each year [1] at least 5.3 Americans are living with TBI-related disabilities [2]. The most common causes of include violent assaults, transportation-associated incidents, construction, sports-related events [3]. As little can be done reverse initial damage caused by trauma, preventing from happening stabilizing victim prevent further two key areas research. A better understanding causation mechanisms provide advancement both areas.