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Self-reported concussions in Canada: A cross-sectional study.

André S Champagne¹, Xiaoquan Yao¹, Steven R McFaull¹

¹Public Health Agency of Canada.

|June 21, 2023

Summary

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Approximately 1.6% of Canadians aged 12+ reported concussions in 2019. Younger individuals and sports/falls were key factors, highlighting the need for injury surveillance and prevention.

Keywords:

Canadian Community Health Survey concussion epidemiology incidence mild traumatic brain injury

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Area of Science:

Public Health
Epidemiology
Neurology

Background:

Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), particularly concussions, are a significant public health issue in Canada.
The incidence of concussions in the Canadian population was previously unknown, creating a data surveillance gap.
This study aimed to provide national estimates for concussion incidence in 2019.

Purpose of the Study:

To estimate the percentage of Canadians aged 12 and older who sustained one or more concussions in 2019.
To identify demographic and situational factors associated with concussion incidence.
To inform injury surveillance and prevention strategies.

Main Methods:

Utilized data from the Traumatic Brain Injury Rapid Response (TBIRR) module of the 2020 Canadian Community Health Survey.
Employed descriptive statistics and logistic regressions for data analysis.
Focused on Canadians aged 12 years and older, excluding those in the territories.

Main Results:

Approximately 1.6% of Canadians aged 12+ reported at least one concussion in 2019.
Concussion incidence was significantly associated with age, even after controlling for sex and income.
Over one-third of individuals reported multiple concussions, with sports/physical activities (youth) and falls (adults) being primary causes.

Conclusions:

Younger populations appear to be disproportionately affected by concussions.
Understanding the circumstances surrounding concussions is crucial for targeted prevention efforts.
National monitoring of concussions is vital for evaluating intervention effectiveness and identifying knowledge gaps.