Traumatic brain injury (TBI) poses a significant public health issue, affecting approximately 2.85 million Americans annually. The range of effects from TBI is severe, leading to chronic pain for 51.5% of individuals, sleep issues for 70%, and heightened mental health challenges, including a suicide risk four times greater than those without TBI. Public awareness and understanding are lacking, creating stigma and resulting in insurmountable barriers to care, including disparities in treatment access and prohibitive costs. Many TBIs go undiagnosed, and a shockingly low percentage of patients receive essential rehabilitative therapies due to systemic issues.
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a leading cause of death and disability worldwide, affecting 2.85 million Americans annually, highlighting a significant public health crisis.
Research indicates that 51.5% of individuals with TBI endure chronic pain and 70% experience sleep disturbances, exacerbating their challenges in recovery and wellbeing.
The lack of gold standard treatments for TBI makes it one of the most expensive public health issues, with patients often left navigating complex care systems.
Significant systemic barriers, including underdiagnosis and inadequate interdisciplinary rehabilitation access, hinder effective treatment and quality of life for those suffering from TBI.
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