Safety
  • 4-400: How to Prevent Poisoning

    How to Prevent Poisoning

    Fact Sheet, Revised 2024


    Contains information on how to prevent poisoning and a checklist for poison-proofing your home.

    Fact Sheet, Revised 2024


    Contains information on how to prevent poisoning and a checklist for poison-proofing your home.



    SKU: 4-400
  • 4-023: Home Safety Tips: Birth to 1 Year

    Home Safety Tips: Birth to 1 Year

    Booklet, Revised 2022


    All children depend on the adults around them to provide safe, healthy environments to learn, grow, and develop new skills. This booklet will support caregivers in preparing for each stage of child development, to better predict and prevent injuries to children from birth to 1 year of age.
    Safety tips are included on the following topics: safe sleep, coping with crying, burns, scalds, drowning, falls, choking, and car seats.

    Booklet, Revised 2022


    All children depend on the adults around them to provide safe, healthy environments to learn, grow, and develop new skills. This booklet will support caregivers in preparing for each stage of child development, to better predict and prevent injuries to children from birth to 1 year of age.
    Safety tips are included on the following topics: safe sleep, coping with crying, burns, scalds, drowning, falls, choking, and car seats.

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    SKU: 4-023
  • 4-024: Home Safety Tips: 1 to 4 Years

    Home Safety Tips: 1 to 4 Years

    Booklet, Revised 2023


    All children depend on the adults around them to provide safe, healthy environments to learn, grow, and develop new skills. This booklet will support caregivers in preparing for each stage of child development, to better predict and prevent injuries to children from 1 to 4 years of age.

    Safety tips are organized by activity, and address the following topics: safe sleep, drowning, burns, scalds, choking, poisoning, bike and wheel safety, car seats, and pedestrian safety.

    Booklet, Revised 2023


    All children depend on the adults around them to provide safe, healthy environments to learn, grow, and develop new skills. This booklet will support caregivers in preparing for each stage of child development, to better predict and prevent injuries to children from 1 to 4 years of age.

    Safety tips are organized by activity, and address the following topics: safe sleep, drowning, burns, scalds, choking, poisoning, bike and wheel safety, car seats, and pedestrian safety.

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    SKU: 4-024
  • 4-025: Home Safety Tips: 5 to 9 Years

    Home Safety Tips: 5 to 9 Years

    Booklet, Revised 2023


    All children depend on the adults around them to provide safe, healthy environments to learn, grow, and develop new skills. This booklet will support caregivers in preparing for each stage of child development, to better predict and prevent injuries to children from 5 to 9 years of age.

    Safety tips are included for at home and in the community and address the following topics: falls, playgrounds, trampolines, choking, poisoning, bike and wheel safety, pedestrian safety, drowning, and car seats.

    Booklet, Revised 2023


    All children depend on the adults around them to provide safe, healthy environments to learn, grow, and develop new skills. This booklet will support caregivers in preparing for each stage of child development, to better predict and prevent injuries to children from 5 to 9 years of age.

    Safety tips are included for at home and in the community and address the following topics: falls, playgrounds, trampolines, choking, poisoning, bike and wheel safety, pedestrian safety, drowning, and car seats.

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    SKU: 4-025
  • 4-101: Protect Your Baby’s Head Shape: Preventing Flat Spots on Your Baby’s Head

    Protect Your Baby’s Head Shape: Preventing Flat Spots on Your Baby’s Head

    Brochure, Revised 2023


    This brochure provides parents and caregivers with information on positional plagiocephaly, or “flat head”. Information includes how to prevent flat spots and what to do if a flat spot is found on baby’s head.

    Brochure, Revised 2023


    This brochure provides parents and caregivers with information on positional plagiocephaly, or “flat head”. Information includes how to prevent flat spots and what to do if a flat spot is found on baby’s head.

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    SKU: 4-101
  • 4-110: Cannabis and Children Poster

    Cannabis and Children Poster

    Poster, 2022


    This poster raises awareness of the importance of safe storage of cannabis products to protect children from poisoning.

    Poster, 2022


    This poster raises awareness of the importance of safe storage of cannabis products to protect children from poisoning.

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    SKU: 4-110
  • 4-128: Aftermarket Car Accessories

    Aftermarket Car Accessories

    Fact Sheet, 2022


    This fact sheet explains the safety risks associated with aftermarket accessories for your child’s car seat and your vehicle and why they should not be used.

    Please note: This resource is a pad of 50 fact sheets. An order quantity of 1 equals 50 fact sheets.

    Fact Sheet, 2022


    This fact sheet explains the safety risks associated with aftermarket accessories for your child’s car seat and your vehicle and why they should not be used.

    Please note: This resource is a pad of 50 fact sheets. An order quantity of 1 equals 50 fact sheets.
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    SKU: 4-128
  • 4-914: Bicycle Safety Information Card

    Bicycle Safety Information Card

    Information Card, 2022


    This information card is part of the Injury Prevention Begins with You campaign, and shares tips on how you can prevent cycling-related injuries in children.

    Information Card, 2022


    This information card is part of the Injury Prevention Begins with You campaign, and shares tips on how you can prevent cycling-related injuries in children.

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    SKU: 4-914
  • 4-202: Bicycle Safety Fact Sheet

    Bicycle Safety

    Fact Sheet, Revised 2022


    The best way to avoid injury while cycling is to follow safe practices. This fact sheet outlines some rules of the road and general tips to help you avoid injury while cycling. This resource is ideal for all cyclists.

    Fact Sheet, Revised 2022


    The best way to avoid injury while cycling is to follow safe practices. This fact sheet outlines some rules of the road and general tips to help you avoid injury while cycling. This resource is ideal for all cyclists.



    SKU: 4-202
  • 4-201: How to Choose a Bicycle Helmet for Your Child

    How to Choose a Bicycle Helmet for a Child

    Fact Sheet, Revised 2022


    This document provides information on the standards for helmets, types of helmets, and how to adjust a helmet for proper fit.

    Fact Sheet, Revised 2022


    This document provides information on the standards for helmets, types of helmets, and how to adjust a helmet for proper fit.



    SKU: 4-201
  • 4-219: Protecting Children’s Brains

    Protecting Children’s Brains

    Brochure, 2022


    This brochure contains information about characteristics of children at different ages and stages, what this means for their safety, and prevention tips for protecting their brains.

    Brochure, 2022


    This brochure contains information about characteristics of children at different ages and stages, what this means for their safety, and prevention tips for protecting their brains.

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    SKU: 4-219
  • 4-126: Booster Seats

    Booster Seats

    Fact Sheet, 2022


    This fact sheet shares information about the importance of booster seats, the different types of booster seats, and tips for installing and properly fitting booster seats.

    Please note: This resource is a pad of 50 fact sheets. An order quantity of 1 equals 50 fact sheets.

    Fact Sheet, 2022


    This fact sheet shares information about the importance of booster seats, the different types of booster seats, and tips for installing and properly fitting booster seats.

    Please note: This resource is a pad of 50 fact sheets. An order quantity of 1 equals 50 fact sheets.
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    SKU: 4-126
  • 4-000: Rear-Facing Car Seats

    Rear-Facing Car Seats

    Fact Sheet, Revised 2022


    This fact sheet explains the different types of rear-facing car seats and how to properly buckle and tighten a child into one.

    Please note: This resource is a pad of 50 fact sheets. An order quantity of 1 equals 50 fact sheets.

    Fact Sheet, Revised 2022


    This fact sheet explains the different types of rear-facing car seats and how to properly buckle and tighten a child into one.

    Please note: This resource is a pad of 50 fact sheets. An order quantity of 1 equals 50 fact sheets.
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    SKU: 4-000
  • 4-125: Forward Facing Car Seats

    Forward-Facing Car Seats

    Fact Sheet, Revised 2022


    This fact sheet explains the different types of forward-facing car seats, describes how to properly secure the child into one, and contains car seat installation tips.

    Please note: This resource is a pad of 50 fact sheets. An order quantity of 1 equals 50 fact sheets.

    Fact Sheet, Revised 2022


    This fact sheet explains the different types of forward-facing car seats, describes how to properly secure the child into one, and contains car seat installation tips.

    Please note: This resource is a pad of 50 fact sheets. An order quantity of 1 equals 50 fact sheets.
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    SKU: 4-125
  • 4-040: Close Before You Doze Door Hanger

    Close Before You Doze Door Hanger

    Informational Door Hanger, 2022


    This resource outlines the importance of closing bedroom doors before going to sleep to reduce the risks associated with fire and smoke. It is intended to be used as a door hanger for children’s bedrooms.

    Informational Door Hanger, 2022


    This resource outlines the importance of closing bedroom doors before going to sleep to reduce the risks associated with fire and smoke. It is intended to be used as a door hanger for children’s bedrooms.

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    SKU: 4-040
  • 4-913: Trampoline Safety Information Card

    Trampoline Safety Information Card

    Information Card, 2021


    This information card is part of the Injury prevention begins with you campaign, and shares tips for how you can prevent trampoline injuries in children.

    Information Card, 2021


    This information card is part of the Injury prevention begins with you campaign, and shares tips for how you can prevent trampoline injuries in children.

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    SKU: 4-913
  • 4-912: Promoting Risky Play Information Card

    Promoting Risky Play Information Card

    Information Card, 2021


    This information card is part of the Injury prevention begins with you campaign, and shares tips for how you can promote children’s risky play.

    Information Card, 2021


    This information card is part of the Injury prevention begins with you campaign, and shares tips for how you can promote children’s risky play.

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    SKU: 4-912
  • 4-911: Drowning Prevention Information Card

    Drowning Prevention Information Card

    Information Card, 2021


    This information card is part of the Injury prevention begins with you campaign, and shares tips for how you can prevent drowning injuries in children.

    Information Card, 2021


    This information card is part of the Injury prevention begins with you campaign, and shares tips for how you can prevent drowning injuries in children.

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    SKU: 4-911
  • 4-910: Burn and Scald Prevention Information Card

    Burn and Scald Prevention Information Card

    Information Card, 2021


    This information card is part of the Injury prevention begins with you campaign, and shares tips for how you can prevent burn and scald injuries in children.

    Information Card, 2021


    This information card is part of the Injury prevention begins with you campaign, and shares tips for how you can prevent burn and scald injuries in children.

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    SKU: 4-910
  • 4-002: Button Battery Safety

    Button Battery Safety

    Fact Sheet, Revised 2021


    This fact sheet provides information about what button batteries are, how they can be harmful to the health of children, safety tips, and what to do if a child swallows a button battery.

    Fact Sheet, Revised 2021


    This fact sheet provides information about what button batteries are, how they can be harmful to the health of children, safety tips, and what to do if a child swallows a button battery.



    SKU: 4-002
  • 4-223: Bike Safety Arm Signals Bookmark

    Bike Safety Arm Signals Bookmark

    Bookmark, 2020


    This bookmark illustrates arm signals for cyclists. It is important to use arm signals to show others where you are going to turn and when you are going to stop.

    Bookmark, 2020


    This bookmark illustrates arm signals for cyclists. It is important to use arm signals to show others where you are going to turn and when you are going to stop.

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    SKU: 4-223
  • 4-001: Concussion in Children Under the Age of 6

    Concussion in Children Under the Age of 6

    Fact Sheet, 2019


    Although the majority of concussions are minor, they can have serious outcomes for children under the age of six. This fact sheet defines what a concussion is, how concussions happen, and the signs and symptoms of a concussion. Information on treatment, potential long-term outcomes, and prevention is also provided. Aimed at health professionals and service providers who work with families.

    Fact Sheet, 2019


    Although the majority of concussions are minor, they can have serious outcomes for children under the age of six. This fact sheet defines what a concussion is, how concussions happen, and the signs and symptoms of a concussion. Information on treatment, potential long-term outcomes, and prevention is also provided. Aimed at health professionals and service providers who work with families.



    SKU: 4-001
  • 4-902: When Your Baby Can’t Stop Crying

    When Your Baby Can’t Stop Crying

    Brochure, Revised 2019


    Although infant crying is normal, it can be very frustrating for caregivers. This brochure identifies strategies for dealing with a crying infant, as well as strategies for handling caregivers’ frustration. Ideal for use with all caregivers. For information aimed at professionals and service providers, see Abusive Head Trauma (Shaken Baby Syndrome) (resource 4-900).

    Brochure, Revised 2019


    Although infant crying is normal, it can be very frustrating for caregivers. This brochure identifies strategies for dealing with a crying infant, as well as strategies for handling caregivers’ frustration. Ideal for use with all caregivers. For information aimed at professionals and service providers, see Abusive Head Trauma (Shaken Baby Syndrome) (resource 4-900).

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    SKU: 4-902
  • 4-005: Protecting the Brain Fact Sheet

    Protecting the Brain

    Fact Sheet, Revised 2019


    The brain enables us to do everything that we do – breathe, walk, plan for our futures, and makes us who we are as individuals. It is important to understand how the brain works so we can protect it as best as possible.

    Fact Sheet, Revised 2019


    The brain enables us to do everything that we do – breathe, walk, plan for our futures, and makes us who we are as individuals. It is important to understand how the brain works so we can protect it as best as possible.



    SKU: 4-005
  • 4-900: Abusive Head Trauma (Shaken Baby Syndrome)

    Abusive Head Trauma (Shaken Baby Syndrome)

    Fact Sheet, Revised 2019


    Explains what abusive head trauma is, including how and why it happens, the long-term effects, and how it can be prevented. Aimed at health professionals and service providers who work with families. For information aimed at caregivers, see When Your Baby Can’t Stop Crying (resource 4-902).

    Fact Sheet, Revised 2019


    Explains what abusive head trauma is, including how and why it happens, the long-term effects, and how it can be prevented. Aimed at health professionals and service providers who work with families. For information aimed at caregivers, see When Your Baby Can’t Stop Crying (resource 4-902).



    SKU: 4-900
  • Brain Injury Due to Trauma

    Fact Sheet, Revised 2019


    Explains the different ways the brain can be injured, including closed, open, and crushing head injuries. Information about effects on the brain and how to prevent this type of injury is also shared.

    Fact Sheet, Revised 2019


    Explains the different ways the brain can be injured, including closed, open, and crushing head injuries. Information about effects on the brain and how to prevent this type of injury is also shared.



    SKU: 4-004
  • 4-405: Fire and Burn-Related Hospitalizations Summary

    Fire and Burn-Related Hospitalizations Summary

    Fact Sheet, 2018


    This summary provides information about fire and burn-related hospitalizations for Saskatchewan children under the age of 10, between 2004 and 2013. Information about how to prevent fire and burn-related injuries in children is also provided.

    Fact Sheet, 2018


    This summary provides information about fire and burn-related hospitalizations for Saskatchewan children under the age of 10, between 2004 and 2013. Information about how to prevent fire and burn-related injuries in children is also provided.



    SKU: 4-405
  • 4-403: Sport-Related Hospitalizations Summary

    Sport-Related Hospitalizations Summary

    Fact Sheet, 2018


    This summary provides information about sport-related hospitalizations for Saskatchewan children under the age of 20, between 2004 and 2013. Information about how to prevent sport-related injuries in children is also provided.

    Fact Sheet, 2018


    This summary provides information about sport-related hospitalizations for Saskatchewan children under the age of 20, between 2004 and 2013. Information about how to prevent sport-related injuries in children is also provided.



    SKU: 4-403
  • Cycling-Related Hospitalizations Summary

    Cycling-Related Hospitalizations Summary

    Fact Sheet, 2018


    This summary provides information about cycling-related injury hospitalizations for Saskatchewan children under the age of 10, between 2004 and 2013. Information about how to prevent cycling-related injuries in children is also provided.

    Fact Sheet, 2018


    This summary provides information about cycling-related injury hospitalizations for Saskatchewan children under the age of 10, between 2004 and 2013. Information about how to prevent cycling-related injuries in children is also provided.



    SKU: 4-404
  • 4-220: Gotta Brain Getta Helmet Booklet

    Gotta Brain Getta Helmet

    Booklet, 2018


    This booklet provides safety information about helmet use for a variety of activities. It also includes an example of a young boy’s experience of a head injury.*

    As part of the Gotta Brain Getta Helmet booklet, view this video featuring Savannah Smith, a motocross rider from Saskatchewan. Savannah shares information about her experiences, the importance of wearing a properly fitted helmet, and how to choose a helmet.

    *This booklet contains an impactful image showing a head injury that resulted from a child falling from a bicycle without a helmet. This image is better suited for older children.

    Booklet, 2018


    This booklet provides safety information about helmet use for a variety of activities. It also includes an example of a young boy’s experience of a head injury.*

    As part of the Gotta Brain Getta Helmet booklet, view this video featuring Savannah Smith, a motocross rider from Saskatchewan. Savannah shares information about her experiences, the importance of wearing a properly fitted helmet, and how to choose a helmet.

    *This booklet contains an impactful image showing a head injury that resulted from a child falling from a bicycle without a helmet. This image is better suited for older children.

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    SKU: 4-220
  • 4-402: Falls Information Summary and Prevention Tips

    Fall-Related Hospitalizations Summary

    Fact Sheet, 2018


    This summary provides information about fall-related hospitalizations for Saskatchewan children under the age of 10, between 2004 and 2013. Information about how to prevent fall-related injuries in children is also provided.

    Fact Sheet, 2018


    This summary provides information about fall-related hospitalizations for Saskatchewan children under the age of 10, between 2004 and 2013. Information about how to prevent fall-related injuries in children is also provided.



    SKU: 4-402
  • 4-401: Unintentional Poisoning Summary and Prevention Tips

    Unintentional Poisoning Summary and Prevention Tips

    Fact Sheet, 2018


    This summary provides information about unintentional poisoning-related hospitalizations for Saskatchewan children under the age of 10, between 2004 and 2013. Information about how to prevent unintentional poisonings in children is also provided.

    Fact Sheet, 2018


    This summary provides information about unintentional poisoning-related hospitalizations for Saskatchewan children under the age of 10, between 2004 and 2013. Information about how to prevent unintentional poisonings in children is also provided.



    SKU: 4-401
  • 4-203: Bicycle Safety for Children and Parents

    Bicycle Safety for Children and Parents

    Booklet,  2017


    Children and caregivers can enjoy learning about bicycle safety together! This resource has safety messages for children and adults. Bicycle safety information includes: helmet safety, bike maintenance, rules of the road, and sidewalk safety.

    Booklet,  2017


    Children and caregivers can enjoy learning about bicycle safety together! This resource has safety messages for children and adults. Bicycle safety information includes: helmet safety, bike maintenance, rules of the road, and sidewalk safety.

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    SKU: 4-203
  • 4-027: Bicycle Trailer

    Bicycle Trailer

    Booklet,  2017


    This brochure highlights bicycle trailer safety messages for caregivers.

    Booklet,  2017


    This brochure highlights bicycle trailer safety messages for caregivers.

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    SKU: 4-027
  • 4-026: Bicycle Carrier

    Bicycle Carrier

    Booklet,  2017


    This brochure highlights bicycle carrier safety messages for caregivers.

    Booklet,  2017


    This brochure highlights bicycle carrier safety messages for caregivers.

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    SKU: 4-026
  • 2V1 Poster

    2V1 Poster

    Poster, 2017


    This poster illustrates bicycle helmet fitting technique. The poster has a corresponding bookmark.

    Poster, 2017


    This poster illustrates bicycle helmet fitting technique. The poster has a corresponding bookmark.

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    SKU: 4-222
  • 2V1 Bookmark

    Bookmark, 2017


    This bookmark illustrates bicycle helmet fitting technique. The bookmark has a corresponding poster.

    Bookmark, 2017


    This bookmark illustrates bicycle helmet fitting technique. The bookmark has a corresponding poster.

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    SKU: 4-221
  • 4-301: Electronic Cigarettes (e-cigarettes) and Risks to Children

    Electronic Cigarettes (e-cigarettes) and Risks to Children

    Fact Sheet, Revised 2017


    This fact sheet defines what electronic cigarette devices are and how they can be harmful to the health of children and youth. This resource outlines tips for parents to avoid injury or accidental poisoning from electronic cigarettes.

    Fact Sheet, Revised 2017


    This fact sheet defines what electronic cigarette devices are and how they can be harmful to the health of children and youth. This resource outlines tips for parents to avoid injury or accidental poisoning from electronic cigarettes.



    SKU: 4-301
  • 4-020: Winter Safety

    Winter Safety

    Fact Sheet, Revised 2019


    This fact sheet provides tips on winter safety and includes a colouring page.

    Fact Sheet, Revised 2019


    This fact sheet provides tips on winter safety and includes a colouring page.



    SKU: 4-020
  • 4-018: Halloween Safety

    Halloween Safety

    Fact Sheet, Revised 2019


    This fact sheet provides Halloween safety tips and includes a colouring page.

    Fact Sheet, Revised 2019


    This fact sheet provides Halloween safety tips and includes a colouring page.



    SKU: 4-018
  • 4-019: Holiday Safety

    Holiday Safety

    Fact Sheet, Revised 2019


    This fact sheet provides safety tips to help ensure an injury-free holiday season and includes a colouring page.

    Fact Sheet, Revised 2019


    This fact sheet provides safety tips to help ensure an injury-free holiday season and includes a colouring page.



    SKU: 4-019
  • Child Pedestrian Safety

    Child Pedestrian Safety

    Fact Sheet, Revised 2015


    This fact sheet provides tips and facts on child pedestrian safety.

    Fact Sheet, Revised 2015


    This fact sheet provides tips and facts on child pedestrian safety.



    SKU: 4-021
  • Playground Safety

    Playground Safety

    Fact Sheet, 2005


    Every year in Saskatchewan, children between the ages of one and nine years are hospitalized due to playground injuries. This fact sheet outlines the steps parents can take to protect their children. Includes a checklist for ensuring their local playgrounds are safe and well-maintained.

    Fact Sheet, 2005


    Every year in Saskatchewan, children between the ages of one and nine years are hospitalized due to playground injuries. This fact sheet outlines the steps parents can take to protect their children. Includes a checklist for ensuring their local playgrounds are safe and well-maintained.



    SKU: 4-800
  • Farm Safety

    Farm Safety

    Fact Sheet, 2010


    Every year, children are injured on Saskatchewan farms. This information sheet was developed to assist families in making the farm a safe place for children and outlines ways to help prevent injuries.

    Fact Sheet, 2010


    Every year, children are injured on Saskatchewan farms. This information sheet was developed to assist families in making the farm a safe place for children and outlines ways to help prevent injuries.



    SKU: 4-600
  • Drowning Prevention

    Drowning Prevention

    Fact Sheet, 2010


    Drowning can happen swiftly and silently. In Saskatchewan, drowning is the leading cause of death due to injury among children birth to four years of age and is the second leading cause of death due to injury among children five to nine years of age. The fact sheet outlines ways to assist you in protecting your family from drowning. Ideal for families and professionals working in the area of child safety.

    Fact Sheet, 2010


    Drowning can happen swiftly and silently. In Saskatchewan, drowning is the leading cause of death due to injury among children birth to four years of age and is the second leading cause of death due to injury among children five to nine years of age. The fact sheet outlines ways to assist you in protecting your family from drowning. Ideal for families and professionals working in the area of child safety.



    SKU: 4-500
  • Preventing Injuries

    Preventing Injuries

    Fact Sheet, 2010


    Injuries are the leading cause of death for Saskatchewan children. This fact sheet defines the differences between injuries and “accidents,” outlines the causes of injuries, and identifies the different types of strategies that can be used to prevent injuries.

    Fact Sheet, 2010


    Injuries are the leading cause of death for Saskatchewan children. This fact sheet defines the differences between injuries and “accidents,” outlines the causes of injuries, and identifies the different types of strategies that can be used to prevent injuries.



    SKU: 4-003