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Brain Injury Association of America
Comparison of Annual IncidenceA comparison of Traumatic Brain Injury and Leading injuries or Diseases
2,000,000
1,500,000
1,000,000
500,000
100,000
10,000
Multiple Sclerosis 10,4000
Spinal Cord Injuries 11,000
HIV/AIDS 43,681
Breast Cancer
176,3000
Traumatic Brain Injuries 1,500,000
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Brain Injury Association of America
www.biausa.org482,000 unique visitors in
2002
Improved and Expanded Site, November 2002
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Brain Injury Association of America
NIDDR/TBI Model Systems: Research Abstracts at www.biausa.org
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Brain Injury Association of America
National Spokesperson2003
• Dick Button – Olympic Gold Medal Winner, Figure Skating
• ABC sports commentator
• Discussions underway with Trisha Meili
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Brain Injury Association of America
I.M. Brainy Awareness and Prevention kit Focus – “being safe on the go” for preschool
children Lessons includes a basic introduction to the
brain, helmet safety, motor vehicle safety and pedestrian safety
Brain Injury Awareness Month 2003
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Brain Injury Association of America
Medtronic
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Brain Injury Association of America
Each State Affiliate that signed up for the Awareness Kits received 150 kits and two I.M. Brainy puppets
The Awareness kits are available free of charge, in both English and Spanish for download from www.biausa.org or can be purchased for $5.00 a piece at the Brain Injury Bookstore.
Brain Injury Awareness Month 2003
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Brain Injury Association of America
Available October – 2003 Available through the Brain
Injury Bookstore Each State Affiliate
received 3 copies
National Directory of Brain Injury Rehabilitation Services
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Brain Injury Association of America
Available on line at www.biausa.org - through the publications section
Online version offers a password protected site for State Affiliates to receive Affiliate discounts.
Catalog now available for download
The NEW Brain Injury Bookstore