Understanding Head Injuries

Traumatisme Crânien – Illustration
“Since many of these accidents happen to young people, head injuries are the leading cause of potential years of life lost and years of productive life lost. ”
– Dr. Judith Marcoux, neurosurgeon at McGill University Health Centre (Montreal General Hospital).
 

Highlights

Each year in Quebec

3,000 people are hospitalized for a head injury.

Chances to survive

Of those, over 200 do not survive, 100 remain in a vegetative state and over 400 then have to live with severely debilitating sequelae.

Life tales

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Support resources

  • Traumatic Brain Injury – Brochure intended for victims and family members
  • Trauma Care Continuum Site (TCC)
  • Neuro Health Charities
  • Caring For Kids
  • Injury Prevention Committee – Canadian Paediatric Society
  • Martin Matte Foundation (French only)