by admin | Oct 18, 2021 | Homepage Top, News, Road Safety (Motor Vehicle Occupants), Road Safety (Pedestrians)
National Teen Driver Safety Week is October 17 to 23, 2021. Road crashes are the third-leading cause of death among young people ages 15 to 24 in Canada[i],[ii] and transport injuries for youth and young adults cost the Canadian economy $990 million in a single year1....
by admin | Oct 8, 2021 | Fire/Burn Safety, News
October 3-9 is Fire Prevention Week. Learn the sounds of fire safety, to keep you, your family, and your home safe. SMOKE ALARMS A continued set of three loud beeps—beep, beep, beep—means smoke or fire. Get out, call 9-1-1, and stay out. A single “chirp” every 30 or...
by digital_lab | Jul 7, 2021 | Current Research, News
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...
by digital_lab | Jun 26, 2021 | Homepage Top, Injury Topics, News, Upcoming Events
Collectively, British Columbians have done their part to slow the spread of COVID-19. Now we’re slowly venturing out of our homes to resume work activities, sports, and enjoy the pleasant weather that’s in store for us this summer. Going out might be a bit different...
by digital_lab | Jun 7, 2021 | Current Research, News, Outdoor Risky Play
Outdoor play has so many benefits for children. It promotes healthy social and physical development, emotional wellbeing, self-confidence, risk management and overall physical activity. However, opportunities for outdoor play have been decreasing due to perceptions...
by digital_lab | Jun 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...
