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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