ASK A DOCTOR: HOW CAN YOU PREVENT TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY?

Expert opinion from Daniel A. Foster

DO, MPH · 16 years of experience · USA

Wear your seat belt always to protect your head injury in case of an accident. Don't drive under the influence of alcohol as it sedates the brain, making you dizzy and uncoordinated. Prevent falls at home by installing handrails in the bathrooms and stairways to avoid fall.

Expert opinion from Hariteja A

MBBS · 4 years of experience · India

Using seat belts on every trip, no matter how short. Make sure all passengers buckle up too. Buckling children in age and size appropriate car seats, booster seats, and seat belts. Kids age 12 and under should be properly buckled in the back seat.

Expert opinion from Mohan P. Abraham

M.D., FAAFP (Family Physician) · 40 years of experience · USA

Traumatic head injury can prevented by taking some precautions like; *wearing seat belts while driving *never drink and drive *wear helmet while driving *prevent older adult fall.

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