What percentage of concussions are fatal?

Thus, a total of 7,244 TBIs (22.6 percent of all reported TBIs) were fatal.

What is the #1 leading cause of concussions?

Falls are the most common cause of concussion. Concussions are also common if you play a contact sport, such as football or soccer.

What sport has the highest rate of concussions?

High school sports that cause the most concussions

• #8. Volleyball. #8.
• #7. Boys’ basketball. #7.
• #6. Softball. #6.
• #5. Girls’ basketball. #5.
• #4. Wrestling. #4.
• #3. Boys’ soccer. #3.
• #2. Girls’ soccer. #2.
• #1. Football. #1.

What are some facts and statistics regarding concussions?

Concussion Facts

• According to CDC estimates, 1.6-3.8 m sports and recreation related concussions occur each year in the U.S.
• 10% of all contact sport athletes sustain concussions yearly.
• Brain injuries cause more deaths than any other sports injury.
• 87% of professional boxers have sustained a brain injury.

How many concussions does the average person have in a lifetime?

Overall, 28.9% of respondents reported experiencing at least 1 concussion in their lifetime (see Table 2).

What percentage of TBI is mild?

It is commonly accepted that the majority of TBIs are mild in severity and make up between 70% and 90% of all TBIs. This number is likely an underestimation, given that many mTBIs are thought to go untreated and therefore unreported.

How many concussions does the average person have?

The overall median number of concussions reported was 2, and a vast majority (87.9%) of concussions were experienced more than 3 years ago.

How many concussions go undetected?

5 in 10 concussions go unreported or undetected. 2 in 10 high school athletes who play contact sports — including soccer and lacrosse — will get a concussion this year.