Plans, develops and delivers innovative and timely injury prevention strategies at multiple levels.Injuries affect all Albertans regardless of age, gender, race, or socio-economic status. Unintentional injuries are the leading cause of death among Albertans aged 1 to 44. Injured Albertans suffer direct impacts ranging from temporary discomfort to severe disability and death, with impacts that extend beyond individuals to families and communities across Alberta.
Leading causes of injury in Alberta include falls, transportation-related incidents, unintentional poisonings and suicide.
The good news is that most injuries are preventable. Through collaboration with partners, a focus on population health and health equity, and efforts to address risk and protective factors across the lifespan, injuries can be reduced and prevented.
Learn more by visiting Injury Prevention.
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