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