World Head Injury Awareness Day

Head injury is one of the most common causes of disability and death in adults, which could range from a mild bump and concussion to severe traumatic brain injury. World Head Injury Awareness Day is observed every year on 20th March. The theme for 2018-2020 is "Change Your Mind."

world head injury awareness day
- head injury is one of the most common causes of disability and death in adults
- Every 7 minutes, someone dies of a brain injury
Theme for 2018-2020 is

World Head Injury Awareness Day

Every year, World Head Injury Awareness Day is observed on 20th March. The theme for this year 2018 is #ChangeYourMind, which aims to create awareness about the trauma of brain injury. Read More

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