Citation

Fuselli P, Wanounou A. Healthc. Q. 2012; 15(Spec No): 42-47.

Affiliation

Amy Wanounou is the coordinator of government relations and public policy for Safe Kids Canada.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2012, Longwoods Publishing)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

24955513

Abstract

Unintentional injuries are the leading cause of death for children in Canada. Injury accounts for 30% of all deaths and the largest environmental burden of disease. In other words, approximately 25 children die from an injury every month, the equivalent of one classroom. The good news? Unintentional injuries to children are predictable and preventable. Proven strategies are known and could significantly reduce the rate of injuries if adopted and implemented across all provinces and territories in Canada.

Language: en