The data displays the percentage of people in the United States who experienced post-concussion syndrome after having a concussion from 2010 to 2015, by age. In 2015, the rate of post-concussion syndrome as a percent of total concussions in that year was highest among those aged 10 to 19 years at a rate of 8%. Symptoms of post-concussion syndrome include dizziness and headaches and can last for weeks or even months after the concussion.
2010 | 2.5 | 8 | 7.8 |
2011 | 2.9 | 10 | 9.8 |
2012 | 3.3 | 11.2 | 11.1 |
2013 | 3.7 | 11.7 | 12.4 |
2014 | 4.3 | 12.3 | 14 |
2015 | 4.5 | 12.4 | 15.7 |