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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Home Safety Tips: 5 to 9 Years
Booklet, Revised 2025
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.
Also available: Home Safety Tips: Birth to 1 Year, and Home Safety Tips: 1 to 4 YearsSKU: 4-025 -
Winter Safety
Fact Sheet, Revised 2019
This fact sheet provides tips on winter safety and includes a colouring page.
SKU: 4-020 -
Child and Youth Injury in Saskatchewan 1995-1999
Report, 2002
This report focuses on the most significant causes of injury-related hospitalizations and deaths for Saskatchewan children and youth. The most significant causes discussed in this report are falls, motor vehicle traffic, self-injury, drowning and choking, fire and flame, poison, motor vehicle pedestrian, sports, and assaults.
SKU: 4-006 -
Playground Safety
Fact Sheet, Revised 2024
This fact sheet outlines the steps parents and caregivers can take to protect children from playground-related injuries. It includes a checklist to assist with monitoring local playgrounds to ensure they are safe and well-maintained.
SKU: 4-800