Yearly Impact of TBIs in SC, 2021

• 1,575 deaths
• 4,263 hospital discharges
• 9,430 emergency department visit

Source: CDC WISQARS, 2021 and SC Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Office, Emergency Department Visit and Inpatient Hospitalization Data, 2021

Leading Causes of Deaths from TBI in SC, 2021

• Suicide by firearm (30%)
• Unintentional motor vehicle crashes (25%)
• Unintentional falls (24%)

People 75 years and older have the highest rates of deaths due to TBI compared to any other age group. TBI-related death rates are the highest among white and black males.

Source: CDC WISQARS, 2021

Leading Causes of Non-Fatal TBI in SC, 2021

• Unintentional falls (45%)
• Unintentional motor vehicle traffic crashes (25%)
• Unintentional struck by/against events (11%)
• Assault-related struck by/against events (5%)

Source: SC Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Office, Emergency Department Visit and Inpatient Hospitalization Data, 2021