FL H9059

Recognizes November 11-17, 2013, as "Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Week" in Florida

Approximately 270,000 individuals in the United States currently have sustained a spinal cord injury, with an estimated 12,000 new cases annually

The most common age for spinal cord injuries is 19 years old, with median age of 26 and highest per capita rate between ages 16-30; more than 80 percent occur in men

Four leading causes of spinal cord injury are auto accidents, falls, acts of violence, and recreational sporting activities

Average annual care costs range from $334,170 to $1,023,924 in the first year after injury, with lifetime costs between $1,517,806 and $4,543,182 depending on injury severity