Mar 15, 2022 | Concussion, News, Sport and Recreation
More than half of concussions in North America are among youth, the most at-risk group for brain injury from sports. To tackle this issue, researchers at the University of British Columbia Vancouver are seeking participants to take part in the SHRed Concussions study...
Jan 27, 2022 | Concussion, News, Violence Prevention
BCIRPU Associate Director Dr. Shelina Babul will collaborate with UBC Okanagan Professor Dr. Paul van Donkelaar on a project that will pilot a virtual reality training tool to help police recognize signs and symptoms of brain injury from concussion and strangulation...
Nov 7, 2021 | Falls, Falls (Older Adults), News
According to Statistics Canada, British Columbia has one of the most rapidly aging populations in Canada. By 2031, almost one in four people in BC (over 1.3 million) will be 65 years of age and older. Falls are the leading cause of injury-related deaths and...
Oct 18, 2021 | Road Safety (Motor Vehicle Occupants), Road Safety (Pedestrians)
National Teen Driver Safety Week is October 17 to 23, 2021. Road crashes are the third-leading cause of death among young people ages 15 to 24 in Canada[i],[ii] and transport injuries for youth and young adults cost the Canadian economy $990 million in a single year1....
Sep 7, 2021 | Concussion, News
Did you know that concussions are the most common form of head injury? They don’t just happen to professional athletes – they can happen to anyone, anytime, anywhere. Each year in BC, almost 600 people are hospitalized for a concussion, and approximately 14,500 visit...
Jul 7, 2021 | News, Violence Prevention
Although there are a multitude of incidents that result in firearm injury, it is well known that gang violence is one of the major contributors. British Columbia experiences high rates of gang violence, much of which is firearm-related. These incidents are not only a...
