Concussion information for parents and caregivers of young children
The causes of concussion are different for young children (under 6 years of age) than for older children and adults. Young children also communicate their symptoms differently. Concussions can happen at any age As children grow older, the main causes of concussion change Falls are the most common cause of concussions in young children under […]
Safe and Healthy Children: A Public Health Resource Manual for Child Care Providers
This resource provides childcare providers with fall prevention tips. These tips can be used by childcare centres themselves, the staff at the centres, and parents/caregivers of the children. Childcare providers play an important role in keeping children safe. This resource provides childcare providers as well as parents/caregivers with actions they could take to decrease the number of injuries in children.
Fall-related injuries in young children 0-6 years (2017)
This November 2017 issue of the Ontario Injury Compass presents emergency department visit data for injuries related to falls for children aged 0-6. It also includes environmental and behavioral strategies for parents and caregivers to help prevent falls in young children.
Children's falls/ Popping the bubble wrap: Making space for risky play (Fall Prevention Conference 2020)
November 16, 2020 from 12pm to 1pm (EST)
Theme: Children’s falls/ Popping the bubble wrap: Making space for risky play
Presenter: Dr Mariana Brussoni, B.C. Children’s Hospital Research Institute, University of British Columbia
Preventing unintentional injuries in Indigenous children and youth in Canada
Unintentional injuries are the leading cause of death in Canadian Indigenous children and youth, occurring at rates three to four times the national average. This position statement discusses unintentional injuries in Canadian Indigenous children and youth, injury mechanisms and recommendations for reducing the rate and severity of these injuries.
The Walking School Bus and Children's Physical Activity: A Pilot Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial (2011)
Through a pilot cluster randomized controlled trial, this study reports that a pilot walking school bus program improved children’s active community to school and moderate-to-vigorous physical activity.
Halloween safety: Tips for parents, children and drivers
Download our tip sheet on Halloween safety for parents, children and drivers.
Sport and Recreation-related Concussions and Other Traumatic Brain Injuries Among Canada's Children and Youth
Interactive tools that show statistics about sports and recreation-related concussions and other traumatic brain injuries among Canada’s children and youth aged 5-19 years, based on data from the electronic database of the Canadian Hospitals Injury Reporting and Prevention Program (eCHIRPP) for the years 2011 to 2017.
Unintentional Injury Trends for Canadian Children (2016)
This report highlights the burden of injury on Canadian children aged 0-14 years. It features mortality and hospitalizations trends, examines the burden of injury in the most current year of available data and provides a special focus on injuries that occur ‘on road.’ Produced by Parachute.
All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) and Children's Safety – Ontario Medical Association position statement (2016)
Ontario Medical Association’s position paper discusses the danger to children and youth from ATV use, industry activity and legislation in Ontario and other provinces.