Invest in effective injury treatment: prevention
Says Dr. Charles Tator, renowned neurosurgeon and Parachute supporter: “Over the years, it’s become clear to me that the only uniformly effective treatment for major injuries is prevention.” Join Dr. Tator in supporting Parachute today.
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Follow our tips to #HolidaySafely
Whether lighting a fire, hanging decorations or cooking family favourites, these holiday activities can introduce changes to the home environment that present unique seasonal considerations for the safety of all family members. Learn how to #HolidaySafely.
Little button batteries can cause big harm
Children can mistake button batteries for food or candy. If swallowed, button batteries can get stuck in a child’s esophagus, causing severe internal burns or even death. Read more about keeping your child safe and what to do if they inadvertently swallow a battery.
New report sets cost of injury in Canada at $29.4 billion annually
Potential Lost, Potential for Change: The Cost of Injury in Canada, 2021 is a new report published by Parachute that calculates the economic costs of injury, based on national injury data from 2018. Key highlights: Falls are the No. 1 cause of injury costs and, for the first time, poisonings have overtaken transport incidents.
Parachute in the news
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101.7 FM Edmonton – Stephanie Cowle talks about Fall Prevention Month
soundcloud.com – November 30, 2021
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What’s the most important thing you need to know about winter driving?
www.theglobeandmail.com – November 21, 2021
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Entrevue – Mois de sensibilisation contre les chutes – Sandra Padovani de Parachute
www.chipfm.com – November 16, 2021
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Sécurité à bord des autobus scolaires : devrait-on revoir les règles ?
ici.radio-canada.ca – November 5, 2021
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Entrevue de Laurie Blouin sur TVA Sports à l’occasion de la Semaine nationale de la sécurité des jeunes au volant 2021
www.linkedin.com – October 22, 2021
Why injury prevention matters
At Parachute, Canada’s national charity dedicated to injury prevention, we know the majority of injuries are predictable, and preventable.
In Canada, unintentional injury is…
No.1 cause of death for people ages 1 to 34
No.4 cause of death overall
48 Canadians die every day on average from an injury
61% of injury-caused deaths in seniors stem from falls
Prevention works
In the past decade, we’ve seen fewer injury-related deaths in Canada thanks to better laws, products and education. How we can do more:
Our Vision
We envision a Canada free of serious injuries, with Canadians living long lives to the fullest.
We want people to play, explore and be active while avoiding hazards that can cause injury and death.
So go ahead and skydive – but wear your parachute, when you do.
Keep Canada healthy
Help us eliminate predictable and preventable injuries
Know the facts
Educate yourself, your family and your community using our online resources
Understand the best practices
Participate in our many programs
Promote our awareness campaigns
Take action
Advocate for changes in laws and regulations to build safer environments and for enforcement measures that will reduce injury.
As a charity, we rely on your financial support to continue our work.
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