Yearly Impact of TBIs in SC, 2020
- 1,492 deaths
- 4,462 hospital discharges
- 8,884 emergency department visit
*Emergency department treat and release only; does not include those admitted to the hospital via the emergency department.
Source: SC Vital Statistics, 2020 and SC Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Office, Emergency Department Visit and Inpatient Hospitalization Data, 2020
Leading Causes of Deaths from TBI in SC, 2020
- Suicide by firearm (33%)
- Motor vehicle crashes (26%)
- Falls (21%)
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, 2020
Leading Causes of Non-Fatal TBI in SC, 2020
- Unintentional falls (44%)
- Motor vehicle traffic crashes (25%)
- Unintentional struck by/against events (9%)
- Assault-related struck by/against events (6%)
Source: SC Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Office, Emergency Department Visit and Inpatient Hospitalization Data, 2020