In this 2-year cohort study, Bantam non-elite ice hockey players were recruited from leagues where policy allowed body checking in games (Calgary/Edmonton 2014–2015, Edmonton 2015–2016) and where policy disallowed body checking (Kelowna/Vancouver 2014–2015, Calgary 2015–2016). Policy change disallowing body checking in non-elite Bantam ice hockey resulted in a 56% lower rate of injury. There is growing evidence that disallowing body checking in youth ice hockey is associated with fewer injuries….

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Concussion, also known as mild traumatic brain injury, is an acute urgent public health issue that has the potential for serious long-term consequences if not recognized immediately.

In those with mild concussion, strict cognitive rest is not needed, but rather a decrease in usual activity to a level that allows children to remain asymptomatic, followed by a gradual return to learning.

The objectives of this evaluation were to determine whether the CATT training led to positive changes in knowledge around concussion recognition and management among BC Hockey team officials.

The purpose of these reports is to provide details on the burden of concussion hospitalizations among children and youth in British Columbia’s Health Authorities.

The purpose of this evaluation for CATT was to determine if attitudes and knowledge were significantly improved among parents with a child registered in an organized sport following completion of CATT.

The purpose of this report is to provide details on the burden of concussion among children and youth in BC as a supplement to the report The Burden of Concussion in British Columbia.

The purpose of this report is to summarize and synthesize recent research evidence on the injury consequences of promoting physical activity.

The purpose of this report is to summarize and synthesize recent research evidence on the association between body weight and three indices of psychosocial functioning: bullying, suicide, and self-harm.

The purpose of this report is to describe the burden of concussion in BC, for the general population, with a focus on children and youth ages 0 to 19 years.