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Traumatic brain injury

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Brain damage from trauma.

The three leading causes of death from traumatic brain injury relate to firearms, motor vehicles and falls.

The leading causes of death differ by age group.

Motor vehicles are the leading cause among youth from birth to 19 years of age.

Firearms are the leading cause of death among persons aged 20 to 74 years.

Falls are the leading cause of death among persons aged 75 and older

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