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Traumatic brain injuries become defining injury for U.S. troops in post-9/11 conflicts

Traumatic brain injuries become defining injury for U.S. troops in post-9/11 conflicts

Summary

Many U.S. troops have experienced traumatic brain injuries (TBI) in military actions, especially since the conflict with Iran started in February. TBIs have become a major type of injury for soldiers in conflicts after 9/11.

Key Facts

  • More than 350 U.S. service members have been injured since military action against Iran began in February.
  • Most of these injuries are traumatic brain injuries (TBI).
  • TBIs are a common injury for U.S. troops in conflicts that happened after 9/11.
  • Symptoms from TBIs can last for many years or even a lifetime.
  • Liz Landers discussed TBIs with Jayna Moceri Brooks, who studies combat-related brain injuries.

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