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What is the scope of acquired brain injury (ABI) in Oregon? How many people are not getting services?

April 26, 2017Abi acquired brain injury Oregon people SCOPE Services

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What is the scope of acquired brain injury (ABI) in Oregon? How many people are not getting services?

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An acquired brain injury (ABI) is caused by an external physical force, such as hitting one’s head in car accident, and can impair thinking, memory, sensation, language, and/or emotion. At least 5.3 million Americans require support with daily activities as a result of an acquired brain injury. There are 1.5 million new cases of acquired brain injury each year in the US, with 3,000 new cases yearly in Oregon alone.