Unintentional Falls

In young children, there is an increased risk of fall-related brain injury and death due to the size and weight of a child's head in relation to his body
Falls are one of the main causes of playground injuries
Each year, more than 28 500 children under the age of 20 are treated in hospitals for playground related injuries in Canada

Motor Vehicle collisions accounted for 2 504 hospital admissions for children under 15 in Canada in 1998/99

Thirty-five percent of bicycle deaths in 1999 occurred at intersections.
Bicycle deaths are most likely to occur in summer. Deaths are most likely to occur on Fridays and Saturdays. The peak time is 3-9 pm.