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.
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.
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.
Hospitalizations associated with drowning in Canada: A focus on infants, children and youth (2014)
This Spring 2014 edition of the Canada Injury Compass emphasizes the message that safety around water is paramount with vulnerable populations like infants, children and youth. The report highlights incidence of drowning in Canada between 2006-2010 and recommends preventative strategies to reduce injuries and prevent fatalities.
Bicycle injury hospitalization in Canadian children (2015)
This May 2015 edition of the Canada Injury Compass highlights bicycle hospitalization in children in Canada from 2010-2011. The report provides an overview on the incidence of injury, factors associated with bicycle injuries, the nature and circumstances of injury and preventative measures to address the issue.
Summary Report #2 – Falls & Transport Injury Trends in Children 2004 and 2010
This is a compendium to the Cost of Injury in Canada Report, which analyzes fall and transport injuries in children using 2004 and 2010 injury data, focusing on mortalities, hospitalizations and emergency room visits. The findings from the compendium can be used by researchers, public health planners, practitioners and policy makers when designing and implementing injury prevention programs and services.
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.