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.
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.
Bicycling-related ED visits in Ontario: A focus on children and youth (2015)
Using emergency department (ED) visit data for Ontario, this issue of the Ontario Injury Compass discusses characteristics of bicycle-related injuries in children and youth. The report also highlights evidence-informed prevention strategies for this injury issue.
White Paper on the Prevention of Poisoning of Children in Canada (2011)
The white paper provides background about the poisoning problem in Canada, identify the key concepts, theories sources of evidence and gaps in knowledge relating to poisoning in Canada. Focus is placed on children as they are a population vulnerable to poisoning and have historically been the target for poisoning prevention interventions.
Children's unstructured play – Canadian Public Health Association position statement (2019)
The Canadian Public Health Association (CPHA) recognizes unstructured play as a child’s right and a critical component to child and youth health and well-being. Actions are necessary to reduce the barriers limiting opportunities for unstructured play at school and in the community. CPHA commends those school boards, municipalities, other governments and non- governmental organizations that are taking positive steps to improve children’s access to unstructured play; however, further steps are needed.
Preventing Serious Injuries in Children and Youth in Atlantic Canada: A Guide for Decision Makers (2019)
This resource from Child Safety Link highlights unintentional injury issues for children and youth and provides recommendations for a multisectoral, comprehensive approach to evidence-based policy solutions.
24 Hour Movement Guidelines for Children and Youth
ParticipACTION provides the 24-Hour Movement Guidelines for Children and Youth, looking at “sweat, step, sit and sleep” and providing resources to encourage kids to get active.
Cost of injury - Falls in children infographic
This infographic presents the costs and causes of fall injuries in children. All data from the 2021 Cost of Injury in Canada report.