Which mechanism of injury is least likely to be associated with head injuries?

The mechanism of injury that is least likely to be associated with head injuries is minor falls from a standing height. When considering head injury risks, higher-energy impacts such as gunshot wounds, vehicle rollovers, and involvement in vehicle blasts typically generate significant forces capable of causing trauma to the head. These scenarios usually involve rapid acceleration or deceleration, direct impact, or explosive forces that are more likely to result in serious injuries, including to the head.

In contrast, minor falls from a standing height, while they can still cause injury, typically do not generate the same level of force or trauma seen in higher-energy incidents. Head injuries from minor falls are less common and usually result in less severe outcomes, such as a mild concussion, especially in most healthy adults. The likelihood of serious head trauma decreases significantly with falls from lower heights compared to the more severe mechanisms of injury.