Post-concussion syndrome rate in the United States 2010 to 2015, by age

Percentage of those with a concussion in the U.S. who had post-concussion syndrome from 2010 to 2015, by age

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