Preventing Injuries
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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.
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Drowning Prevention
Fact Sheet, Revised 2025
The fact sheet outlines water safety tips and drowning prevention strategies for children along with guidelines for lifejacket and personal floatation device (PFD) use. It outlines information for caregivers supervising children at home, in the yard, in a watercraft, and at the pool, lake, or beach.
SKU: 4-500 -
Bicycle Safety
Fact Sheet, Revised 2022
This fact sheet outlines general bicycle and helmet safety tips as well as important rules of the road. This resource is ideal for cyclists of all ages to prevent injuries while biking.
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Child Pedestrian Safety
Fact Sheet, Revised 2025
This fact sheet provides information about how child development impacts the skills and abilities needed for safe pedestrian crossings. It also provides tips for talking to children about pedestrian safety and step-by-step instructions on how to cross a street safely.
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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).
SKU: 4-900