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PP1 Brain Injury Association of America Comparison of Annual Incidence A comparison of Traumatic Brain Injury and Leading injuries or Diseases 2,000,000.

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1 PP1 Brain Injury Association of America Comparison of Annual Incidence A comparison of Traumatic Brain Injury and Leading injuries or Diseases 2,000,000 1,500,000 1,000,000 500,000 100,000 10,000 Multiple Sclerosis 10,4000 Spinal Cord Injuries 11,000 HIV/AIDS 43,681 Breast Cancer 176,3000 Traumatic Brain Injuries 1,500,000

2 PP2 Brain Injury Association of America www.biausa.org www.biausa.org 482,000 unique visitors in 2002 Improved and Expanded Site, November 2002

3 PP3 Brain Injury Association of America NIDDR/TBI Model Systems: Research Abstracts at www.biausa.org

4 PP4 Brain Injury Association of America National Spokesperson 2003 Dick Button – Olympic Gold Medal Winner, Figure Skating ABC sports commentator Discussions underway with Trisha Meili

5 PP5 Brain Injury Association of America  I.M. Brainy Awareness and Prevention kit  Focus – “being safe on the go” for preschool children  Lessons includes a basic introduction to the brain, helmet safety, motor vehicle safety and pedestrian safety Brain Injury Awareness Month 2003

6 PP6 Brain Injury Association of America Medtronic

7 PP7 Brain Injury Association of America  Each State Affiliate that signed up for the Awareness Kits received 150 kits and two I.M. Brainy puppets  The Awareness kits are available free of charge, in both English and Spanish for download from www.biausa.org or can be purchased for $5.00 a piece at the Brain Injury Bookstore. www.biausa.org Brain Injury Awareness Month 2003

8 PP8 Brain Injury Association of America  Available October – 2003  Available through the Brain Injury Bookstore  Each State Affiliate received 3 copies National Directory of Brain Injury Rehabilitation Services

9 PP9 Brain Injury Association of America  Available on line at www.biausa.org - through the publications sectionwww.biausa.org  Online version offers a password protected site for State Affiliates to receive Affiliate discounts.  Catalog now available for download The NEW Brain Injury Bookstore


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