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What is the primary cause of a concussion?
What is the primary cause of a concussion?
- A direct blow to the head, face, neck, or elsewhere on the body with an impulsive force transmitted to the head (correct)
- A direct blow to the neck only
- A direct blow to the face only
- A direct blow to the head only
How are concussions classified based on?
How are concussions classified based on?
- The severity of the initial symptoms
- The location of the injury on the body
- The Glasgow Coma Scale (correct)
- The type of sport or recreation involved
How many sport- and recreation-related concussions occur in the USA each year?
How many sport- and recreation-related concussions occur in the USA each year?
- ~0.5-1 million
- ~1.6-3.8 million (correct)
- ~10-15 million
- ~4-6 million
Which age group experiences a higher number of traumatic brain injuries according to the provided data sources?
Which age group experiences a higher number of traumatic brain injuries according to the provided data sources?
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What is the primary source for classifying concussions?
What is the primary source for classifying concussions?
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