Why Was the Social Security System Established? How Was Social

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Essay

Why was the Social Security system established? How was Social Security intended to function when it was first implemented? How has that changed since its start in the 1930s?

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Definitions:

Penetrating Head Injuries

Injuries where an object pierces the skull and enters the brain, potentially causing severe damage and requiring immediate medical attention.

Closed Head Injuries

Injuries to the head where the skull remains intact but the brain is damaged, often leading to temporary or permanent neurological issues.

Neurocognitive Disorder

A general term describing a decrease in cognitive function due to a medical disorder other than a psychiatric illness.

Athletes

Individuals who participate in physical sports, often involving competitions, requiring skill, physical prowess, and often professional or amateur status.