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What are the most frequent causes of traumatic brain injuries (TBI)?

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What are the most frequent causes of traumatic brain injuries (TBI)?

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A. According to the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, 28% of all traumatic brain injuries are caused by falls, followed closely by motor vehicle accidents at 20%. A further 19% of injuries occur when someone is struck by something. Assaults cause 11% of the TBI cases reported. The remaining 21% occur from miscellaneous causes.