BIAA National Survey Finds Public Misconceptions About TBI Continue & Need for Education

The Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA) recently released the results and highlights from their first public opinion survey in over 25 years.

Some of the key findings from the results of the survey include:

• Brain injury affects nearly 4 in 10 people, but fewer than 1 in 4 are asked about brain injury by healthcare providers.
• While most adults claim to be familiar with concussions, their knowledge about brain injury is mixed.
• Brain injury is seen by most people as a chronic health condition but not as an invisible or hidden disability.
• More than 8 in 10 (81%) adults in the U.S. do not recognize concussions as traumatic brain injuries.

The Harris Poll conducted the online survey on behalf of the Brain Injury Association of America February 4 – 6, 2025, and polled nearly 2,100 U.S. adults to measure public opinions about and familiarity with brain injuries.