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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Joanna Ekabua, M.D. [2] Deekshitha Manney, M. D[3]
Overview
Common risk factors for traumatic brain influry include male gender, age >55, driving without helmet and seatbelts, driving under the influence, conduct disorder, depression, and anxiety
Traumatic brain injury risk factors
Common risk factors for the development of traumatic brain injury include[1][2]
- Male gender
- Certain occupations such as professional contact sports
- Age >65 and children under age 1
- Driving without helmet and seatbelts
- Driving under the influence of alcohol or other drugs
- Conduct disorder, depression, and anxiety
- Being on antiplatelet agents and/or anticoagulant medications
References
- ↑ Javouhey E, Guérin AC, Chiron M (2006). "Incidence and risk factors of severe traumatic brain injury resulting from road accidents: a population-based study". Accid Anal Prev. 38 (2): 225–33. doi:10.1016/j.aap.2005.08.001. PMID 16242108.
- ↑ Vassallo JL, Proctor-Weber Z, Lebowitz BK, Curtiss G, Vanderploeg RD (2007). "Psychiatric risk factors for traumatic brain injury". Brain Inj. 21 (6): 567–73. doi:10.1080/02699050701426832. PMID 17577707.