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National Injury Prevention Strategy in Throne Speech

Preventable injuries are the leading cause of death in young Canadians. Safe Communities Canada, Safe Kids Canada, SMARTRISK and ThinkFirst Canada - the four national injury prevention organizations known as the Injury Alliance - congratulate the Government of Canada for its bold commitment to strategic action on injury prevention for children in yesterday's Speech from the Throne.

"To prevent accidents that harm our children and youth, our Government will also work in partnership with non-governmental organizations to launch a national strategy on childhood injury prevention." Read more

 

Got Wheels, Get a Helmet!

Safe Kids Week 2010
( May 31st - June 5th )

 

Head injuries are the #1 cause of serious injury and death to kids on wheels.

This year we have chosen "Got Wheels? Get a Helmet!" as our theme for Safe Kids Week 2010. Safe Kids Week is the largest annual national child injury prevention awareness campaign in the country, brought to Canadians by Safe Kids Canada and our generous sponsor Johnson and Johnson.

While Canada has come a long way in the development and implementation of helmet standards, practices and laws, there is still a lot more that can be done to keep kids safe.

To do your part in promoting helmet use, register for Safe Kids Week 2010 today!

About Safe Kids Canada

About Safe Kids CanadaUnintentional injury is the leading cause of death among children in Canada. We work to keep kids safe. Safe Kids Canada collaborates with partners across the country to conduct research, raise awareness, educate families, and advocate for safer environments to protect children from injury.

"Injuries continue to be the number one cause of death for kids. But it doesn't have to be that way. Giving parents practical and reliable solutions to keep kids safe - that's what we do," says Pamela Fuselli, executive director, Safe Kids Canada.

 

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» Resources

Download Child & Youth Unintentional Injury, Atlantic Canada - 10 Years in Review

 Download Child and Youth Injury in Review, 2009 Edition - Spotlight on Consumer Product Safety, Public Health Agency of Canada (pdf)

Child and Youth Unintentional Injury (1994-2003) 10 Years in Review  (pdf)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
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» Winter Safety

Winter Safety

Winter can be a wonderful time for outdoor play. Participating in winter sports will help keep the whole family healthy, but injuries can spoil the fun. Here's how to keep kids safe during winter play.

 

 
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