injuries and poisoning
Overview of Head Injuries
Causes of Head Injuries
Common causes of head injuries are falls (especially in older adults and young children), motor vehicle crashes, assaults, and mishaps during sports or recreational activities. Mishaps in the workplace (for example, while operating machinery) and firearms also cause head injuries. In 2014, the most common cause of TBIs was falls. Often, injury is caused by direct impact. However, the brain can be damaged even if the head has not been hit. For example, violent shaking or sudden deceleration can damage the soft brain as it collides with the rigid skull. In such cases, there may be no visible injuries to the head. 