National Concussion Surveillance System

Getting Answers about Concussion. Learning more to better prevent, treat, and recover from concussions. Current data sources may capture only 1 out of every 9 concussions across the nation.

CDC is committed to finding answers for Americans concerned about concussion and other traumatic brain injuries (TBI). CDC is working to develop systems and programs that best address this important public health problem.

CDC began pilot testing a survey about TBI experienced by children and adults in fall 2018. The pilot results will help refine plans for a National Concussion Surveillance System (NCSS). NCSS will help improve prevention, care, and recovery efforts underway at CDC and among groups invested in helping those who experience a TBI.