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Nov 7, 2021 | Falls, Falls (Older Adults), News
According to Statistics Canada, British Columbia has one of the most rapidly aging populations in Canada. By 2031, almost one in four people in BC (over 1.3 million) will be 65 years of age and older. Falls are the leading cause of injury-related deaths and...
Jul 13, 2021 | Education & Publication
BCIRPU operates the BC Children’s Hospital chapter of the Canadian Hospitals Injury Reporting and Prevention Program (CHIRPP). This program is an injury surveillance system funded by the Public Health Agency of Canada, and operates at 15 hospital...
Jul 7, 2021 | News, Violence Prevention
Although there are a multitude of incidents that result in firearm injury, it is well known that gang violence is one of the major contributors. British Columbia experiences high rates of gang violence, much of which is firearm-related. These incidents are not only a...
