The burden of concussion in British Columbia /

Child Health BC is a network of British Columbia health authorities, BC government ministries, health professionals, and provincial partners dedicated to improve the health status and health outcomes of BC’s children and youth by working collaboratively to build an integrated and accessible system of health services. [...] BCIRPU’s vision is “to be a leader in the production and transfer of injury prevention knowledge and the integration of evidence-based injury prevention practices into the daily lives of those at risk, those who care for them, and those with a mandate for public health and safety in British Columbia”. [...] If an individual returns to activity too soon and a Concussions impact the lives of children and youth second concussion is sustained before recovering at all levels and therefore having a provincial from the first, a condition known as second-impact program in place with immediate access is crucial to syndrome (SIS) may occur: a swelling of the brain their quality of life and future. [...] The purpose of this report is to describe the burden The short- and long-term effects of concussion can of concussion in BC, for the general population, vary from person to person and can greatly affect with a focus on children and youth ages 0 to 19 quality of life. [...] Concussion hospitalizations rates were lowest the proportion occurring in educational institutions among 30-34 year olds (5.3/100,000), and highest and places of sport and recreation increased with among older adults 85-89 years and over age.