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Brain Injury - Head Injury
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Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
A head injury is defined as any trauma to the head that may or may not injure the brain.
What are the causes and risks of the injury?
There are many possible causes for a head injury. Some common causes are bicycle accidents, automobile accidents, falls, and work-related injuries. Contact sports, especially football, are another common source of head injury. Other sports that place a person at risk for head injuries include:
Head injuries are more common in an individual with: