Yearly Impact of TBIs in SC, 2022

• 1,567 deaths
• 4,261 hospital discharges
• 10,360 emergency department visit

Source: CDC WISQARS, 2022 and SC Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Office, Emergency Department Visit and Inpatient Hospitalization Data, 2022

Leading Causes of Deaths from TBI in SC, 2018-2022

• Suicide by firearm (31%)
• Unintentional motor vehicle crashes (26%)
• Unintentional falls (22%)
• Homicide by firearm (10%)

People 85 years and older have the highest rates of death due to TBI compared to any other age group. TBI-related death rates are the highest among white and black males.

Source: CDC WISQARS, 2018-2022

Leading Causes of Non-Fatal TBI in SC, 2018-2022

• Unintentional falls (43%)
• Unintentional motor vehicle traffic crashes (25%)
• Unintentional struck by/against events (12%)
• Assault-related struck by/against events (6%)

Source: SC Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Office, Emergency Department Visit and Inpatient Hospitalization Data, 2018-2022