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.
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Municipal Bicycle Bylaw Development
Guide and Manual, 2002
Provides background information on why legislation is a successful strategy in reducing bicycle-related injury and presents a framework for communities to develop and implement comprehensive bicycle bylaws in their municipalities.
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Electronic Cigarettes (e-cigarettes) and Risks to Children
Fact Sheet, 2016
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.
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Million Messages: Key Messages Table
Information Sheet, 2012
The Million Messages program is the development of a comprehensive plan to standardize messages given to parents about injury by public or community health nurses. Each of these messages is simple, consistent, routine, and targets an issue that affects children at specific stages in their growth and development. The messages are developed for visits during the prenatal, newborn, two months, four months, six months, twelve months, eighteen months, and preschool periods. This program was developed by Capital Health in Alberta.
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Home Safety Tips: Birth to 1 Year Brochure
Brochure, 2011
This brochure contains home safety information on the common causes of injury for children less than one year of age. Specific information and preventative messages are included on the following topics: safe sleep, coping with crying, car seats, falls, drowning, choking, and burns and scalds.
SKU: 4-023