Brain injuries have been termed a “silent epidemic.” A brain injury is silent be

Brain injuries have been termed a “silent epidemic.” A brain injury is silent because a brain-injured person does not always have visible physical symptoms. It is an epidemic because brain injuries are becoming more and more common, with one in every 220 people in the United States suffering from a brain injury. For this week’s discussion, you will evaluate different types of brain injuries and their impact on the individual affected.
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Brain injuries are categorized as either acquired or traumatic.
What is the difference between these two categories?
What are some examples of each injury?
Perform some research and identify one example of an individual who has been affected by a traumatic brain injury. Identify the specific traumatic brain injury (TBI) and describe how it affects the brain. What are some of the specific signs or symptoms associated with this type of injury? What is the long-term impact of this injury?
What do you think should be done to protect professional players from TBIs?
Based on what you have learned this week, how would you advise a friend about their child’s participation in junior league (American)football?