Mild traumatic brain injuries are more common than people may realize. While the prevalence of concussions among competitive athletes is widely recognized, one need not play a sport to suffer a mild traumatic brain injury.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that anyone can experience a traumatic brain injury (TBI). A 2019 study published in the journal JAMA Insights noted that mild traumatic brain injuries (mTBIs) are the most common type of TBI. Despite their characterization as “mild,” mTBIs can produce physi c a l , cognitive and social or emotional symptoms. Recognition of the signs of mTBIs may compel people experiencing such injuries to seek medical attention that can make life more manageable until symptoms subside.
