Head injury trauma in Australia is predominantly due to road traffic and sporting events, and domestic falls.
Preventative measures can significantly reduce the incidence and severity of head injury.
There is evidence that the use of helmets results in significant reductions in severity of head injuries. Non-fatal injuries cause severe, long term financial and personal suffering to the injured person and their family and carers. The acute and post acute care of people with head injuries costs the Australian community millions of dollars per year. The resourcing of the long term care of people with head injuries is seriously deficient and so places an enormous burden on their long term carers. This is particularly so when the injury is subtle and involves personality and behaviour changes.