Brain Injuries on the Rise for US Troops (Infographic)

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Roadside bombs and other explosions result in head trauma for troops in Afghanistan and Iraq.
Roadside bombs and other explosions result in head trauma for troops in Afghanistan and Iraq. (Image credit: Ross Toro, LiveScience Contributor)
Ross Toro
Ross Toro
Infographics Artist
Ross Toro is a contributing infographic artist for Live Science. He specializes in explanatory graphics that deal with science topics. Ross is a former art director of the Los Angeles Times, Associated Press and United Press International. He teaches Filipino martial arts when not dabbling in cartoons and animation.
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