"Improving the quality of life for survivors of traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries and their families and supporting programs designed to prevent injuries"
Fact Sheets & Statistics
- ATV
- Bicycle
- Brain Injury
- Concussions
- Distracted Driving
- Falls
- Pediatric Brain Injury
- Shaken Baby Syndrome
- Spinal Cord Injury
- Strokes
ATV Safety: Mississippians are 3.5 times more likely to die from an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) accident compared to the 2010 national average.
ATV Related Death and Injury: All-terrain vehicles or ATVs, pose significant risks for fatality and injury. Click the title to get the facts.
ATV Prevention: Click here to view a brochure about ATV prevention. What kind of helmet or ATV gear do I need?
Bicycle Injury: Bicycles are associated with more childhood injuries than any other consumer product except the automobile.
Bicycle Fatality: A total of 630 bicyclists were killed in crashes with motor vehicles in 2009.
Bicycle Laws in MS: John Paul Frerer Bicycle Safety Act
Bikeability Checklist: How bikeable is your community?
Cognative Rehab for Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI): TBI is a serious and growing problem, particularly among soldiers and veterans because of repeated exposure to violent environments. It can cause cognitive, physical, or psychosocial problems.
Facts about the Vegetative and Minimally Conscious States after Severe Brain Injury
Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI): This tool kit was designed to provide physicians with a more individualized plan for mTBI.
Mississippi TBI's: View a map of MS and the number of TBI's which occur annually.
Preventing TBI in Older Adults: The booklet will show you how to prevent your older loved one from receiving a TBI.
Seizures: Some people experience seizure after a brain injury. Are you having seizures?
Sexuality: How is this affected after a TBI?
TBI's in Prisons and Jails: Many people in prisons and jails are living with traumatic brain injury (TBI)-related problems that complicate their management and treatment while they are incarcerated.
TBI's in the United States: Each year, traumatic brain injuries (TBI) contribute to a substantial number of deaths and cases of permanent disability.
Understanding TBI Part 2 - What impact does TBI have on individuals functioning?
Understand TBI Part 3 - The Recovery Process!
Victimization of Persons with Traumatic Brain Injury or Other Disabilities: Victimization is harm caused on purpose. Learn more about victimization by viewing this fact sheet for family and friends.
Victimization of Persons with Traumatic Brain Injury or Other Disabilities: A fact sheet for professionals.
Acute Concussion Evaluation (ACE): Returning to school and sports after a concussion.
Acute Concussion Evaluation (ACE): Returning to work after a concussion.
Acute Concussion Evaluation (ACE): An acute concussion evaluation form for a physician's office or clinic.
Coach's Guide for Concussion: Recognition and proper response to concussions when theyfirst occurcan help prevent further injury or even death.
Cole's Story: Coach Saves a Wrestler’s Life by Knowing Concussion Signs and Symptoms.
Concussion Handbook: The ins and outs of concussions and brain injury.
Concussions in Football:On the football field,concussions can result from afall or from players collidingwith each other, the ground,or an obstacle, such as agoalpost.
Concussion in Schools: Know your ABC's - Checklist.
Concussion Prevention: How to prevent a concussion (English)?
Concussion Prevention: How to prevent a concussion (Spanish)?
Concussions: A Fact Sheet for Coaches.
Concussions: A Fact Sheet for Athletes.
Facts about Concussion and Brain Injury: Do you know what a concussion is? Did you know that a concussion is a brain injury?(English)
Facts about Concussion and Brain Injury: Do you know what a concussion is? Did you know that a concussion is a brain injury?(Spanish)
Facts About Concussions for Athletes (English)
Facts About Concussions for Athletes (Spanish)
Facts About Concussion for Coaches (English)
Facts About Concussion for Coaches (Spanish)
Facts About Concussion for Parents (English)
Facts About Concussion for Parents (Spanish)
Head's Up Concussion in Baseball: Signs and Symptoms of a concussion.
Head's Up Concussion in Cheerleading: Signs and Symptoms of a concussion.
Head's Up Concussion in Field Hockey: Signs and Symptoms of a concussion.
Head's Up Concussion in High School Sports: A Fact Sheet for Athletes (English).
Head's Up Concussion in High School Sports: A Fact Sheet for Athletes (Spanish).
Head's Up Concussion in Youth Sports: A quiz for coaches, athletes and parents.
Head's Up Online Sports Concussion Training Course
Head's Up Sports Concussion Training Script for Coaches
Head's Up Sports Concussion Final Quiz for Coaches
Know Your ABCs: A fact sheet for teachers, counselors and professionals.
Know Your ABCs: A fact sheet for school nurses.
Parent-Athlete Concussion Information Sheet:This fact sheet shows the signs and symptoms of sports concussion, and it can also be signed by the parent and athlete to be given to the school.
Sarah's Story: As an A-student and star soccer player, Sarah is accustomed to hard work.
Tracy's Story: Her eyes focused on reaching for the rebound, Tracy didn’t see the other player before she collided with her and hit her head.
Zachary's Story: The Lystedt Law: A Concussion Survivor’s Journey.
Distracted Driving: Each day, more than 15 people are killed and more than 1,200 people are injured in crashes that were reported to be involved in distracted driving.
Don't Text and Drive: Driving while texting may seem harmless, but the number of people impacted by this foolish decision grows everyday.
Don't Text and Drive Pledge: Pledge now to save your life and the lives around you.
Driver Distraction: Mobile phone use is a growing problem and has become a serious threat to road safety.
Fall Prevention: Can TBI be prevented in Older Adults?
Fall Statistics: In the next 17 seconds, an older adult will be treated in a hospital ED for injuries related to a fall.
Falls: A fact sheet for family members and other caregivers. Falls lead the nation in the cause of TBIs.
Falls in Children: We all want to keep our children safe and secure and help them live to their full potention.
Falls in Nursing Homes: About 1,800 older adults living in nursing homes die each year from a fall-related injury.
Falls - The Costs in Older Adults: In 2000, falls among older adults cost the U.S. $19 billion dollars and $28.2 billion in 2010.
Children with Brain Injury: Learn what to expect after your child’s brain injury.
Road Traffic Injuries in Children: Every hour, 150 children between ages 0 and 19 are treated in emergency departments for injuries sustained in motor vehicle crashes.
Unintentional Drowning: Nonfatal drowning can cause brain damage that may result in long-term disabilities including memory problems, learning disabilities, and permanent loss of basic functioning (e.g., permanent vegetative state).
Unintentional Injuries in Children: This pamphlet will give some tips on how to keep our children safe and how to avoid a TBI in youth.
Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS): SBS is a preventable, severe form of physical child abuse resulting from violently shaking an infant.
Preventing Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS): SBS is often seen as a crime, but it is a preventable, public health problem.
Skin Care and Pressure Sores Part 1 - Causes and Risks of Pressures Sores
Skin Care and Pressure Sores Part 2 - Preventing Pressure Sores
Skin Care and Pressure Sores Part 3 - Recognizing and Treating Pressure Sores
Activity Modification for Musculoskeletal Pain
Areas of the body at high risk for pressure sores
Building Skin Tolerance for Pressure
General SCI: What everyone should know about spinal cord injuries!
Getting the Right Wheelchair - What the SCI Consumer Needs to Know!
The Manual Wheelchair - What the SCI Consumer Needs to Know.
The Power Wheelchair - What the SCI Consumer Needs to know.
Fact Sheet about Strokes: What is a stroke? Is a stroke a brain injury? Learn more here.
MS Stroke Statistics: See how your county ranks.
Recovering from Stroke (Brain Attack): Self-Care Handbook; If you are recovering from stroke, this handbook is for you.
Stroke Facts and Statistics: Stroke is the third leading cause of death in the United States. People of all ages and backgrounds can have a stroke.
Stroke Prevention: You can help prevent stroke by making healthy choices and managing any medical conditions you might have.
Stroke Risk Factors: Anyone can have a stroke, but certain behaviors and medical conditions can increase your chances. Fortunately, anyone can take steps to lower their risk.
Tips for Stroke Caregivers: If you are caring for a stroke survivor, you may have a lot of questions about whether your loved one will recover and what his or her needs will be in the months and years ahead.
