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by Megan Johnke, OTD, OTR/L, LifeScape Director of Therapy
Keeping Kids Safe from
Brain Injuries
Plan ahead and prevent childhood injuries
Each year, millions of Americans participate in summer sports — from swimming, biking, and waterskiing to kayaking, rock climbing, and volleyball. Physical exercise is great, but these activities come with risks that can lead to serious injuries. Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is the leading cause of death and disability in children. Each year, an estimated 62,000 children ages 0-19 sustain a TBI requiring hospitalization. These injuries result from motor vehicle crashes, falls, sports injuries, physical abuse, and other causes. Each year, 564,000 children are seen in hospital emergency rooms for brain injury.
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March 2021 | thehoodmagazine.com
While the majority of TBI’s are mild (90%), including concussions, each incident needs to be taken seriously, and prevention is imperative. Plan ahead to keep this summer safe for your family with these tips: •A lways wear a properly fitted helmet and replace it after a serious fall. Helmets are not
