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title: Traumatic Brain Injury in Incarcerated Individuals
description: Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are a significant public health issue that affects millions of people worldwide, including a high number of incarcerated individuals. TBIs occur when an external force causes damage to the brain, leading to temporary or permanent cognitive, emotional, or physical impairments. 
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# [Traumatic Brain Injury in Incarcerated Individuals](https://paloaltou.edu/resources/business-of-practice-blog/traumatic-brain-injury-in-incarcerated-individuals)

 Written by [Blake Harper](https://paloaltou.edu/resources/business-of-practice-blog/author/blake-harper) | Apr 25, 2025 7:30:00 PM

*Causes, Symptoms & Treatment*

[Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs)](https://paloaltou.edu/resources/translating-research-into-practice-blog/the-impact-of-brain-injury-on-behavior-remains-convoluted-traumatic-brain-injury-and-threat-override-control/) are a significant public health issue that affects millions of people worldwide, including a high number of incarcerated individuals. TBIs occur when an external force causes damage to the brain, leading to temporary or permanent cognitive, emotional, or physical impairments. 

[The prevalence of TBIs in prison populations](https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8884136/) is alarming, with incarcerated persons being at a disproportionately higher risk than the general population due to factors like violence, substance abuse, and a history of mental health issues. Understanding the causes, symptoms, treatment, and challenges of managing TBIs in incarcerated individuals is crucial for improving their care and rehabilitation outcomes.

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