### Question
How is the "trauma" defined?


### Answer
The term **trauma** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 300d* as follows -

> an injury resulting from exposure to a mechanical force

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 300d*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6-THE CHILDREN'S BUREAU > SUBCHAPTER X-TRAUMA CARE > Part C-General Provisions Regarding Parts A and B**

