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Causes and prevention



 The most common causes of Traumatic brain injuries include high impact acceleration or deceleration injuries in assaults, falls from a height and vehicle accidents. Even without the impact the rapid acceleration or deceleration is enough to severely injure the brain however in most cases this force is accompanied by impact. Injuries caused by the head striking or being struck by something are known as contact or impact loading injuries. These types of injuries send shock waves through the skull and brain causing tissue damage. The movement of the brain within the skull, known as non-contact or inertial loading usually causes diffuse injuries.

There are many ways to prevent traumatic brain injuries. Because car accidents are one of the leading causes of brain trauma safety measures have been taken to minimise the chances of injury. Seatbelts were created to stop the body from going forward into the steering wheel or window the case of an accident as well as seatbelts airbags offer a cushion of air at the time of impact. Helmets help prevent head injuries in a number of situations such as motorbike accidents and construction sites by protecting the head from falls. 