Injuries

Injuries are a leading cause of morbidity and mortality, particularly among children and youth. Injuries are both predictable and preventable.

We provide public health practitioners with expertise and support for injury prevention.

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Poisoning is a serious condition that results from swallowing, inhaling, injecting or absorbing a harmful substance into the body.

Road safety including collisions involving pedestrians, motor vehicles and cyclists.

Exposure to violence can have a lasting impact on a person’s physical, mental and emotional health.

Falls affect Ontarians of all ages and can occur in any setting including at home, in the playground, at the store, and at the hospital.

Concussions are the most common form of head injury and represent a significant burden of injury to Ontarians.

Off-road safety includes any vehicles designed for riding on unpaved surfaces including all-terrain vehicles and snowmobiles.

Updated 21 Nov 2021