Acquired brain injury is often due to:
a. road accidents.
b. misuse of alcohol.
c. severe asthma attacks.
d. all of the above.
d
There are many ways that one may acquire a brain
injury, such as by road, sport or work accidents, misuse of
drugs, falls or lack of oxygen from severe asthma attacks or
near drownings.
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