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BCIRPU team members receive UBC President’s Award for Global Citizenship
Members of the BC Injury Research and Prevention Unit have been awarded the UBC 2014 President’s Staff Award for Global Citizenship.
Keeping kids safe on bikes, skateboards and more: new research
New research from Dr. Mariana Brussoni shows that helmet laws really do make a difference.
NEW: Canadian Injury Prevention Curriculum Workshop
Are you interested in learning about injury prevention? Would you like to incorporate evidence-based strategies and programs for reducing injuries?
Engaging youth on alcohol consumption
During our last webinar we had a very informative presentation on the topic of youth and alcohol.
Just launched! The new concussion awareness training tool (CATT) for parents, players and coaches
This free online tool is now available as a resource for up-to-date educational training on the recognition, management and prevention of concussions.
Preventing drowning deaths with swimming life skills
Drowning is the leading cause of unintentional injury deaths among children aged 1-4 years old in Canada.
Risky play an injury prevention strategy
Dr. Mariana Brussoni says that dads shouldn’t shy away from a little roughhousing.
Systematic Review of Community Interventions to Improve Aboriginal Child Passenger Safety
BCIRPU researchers have completed the Systematic Review of Community Interventions to Improve Aboriginal Child Passenger Safety.
Healthy Weights Review: Physical Activity & Injury Prevention
While more activity may not lead to more injuries, more attention must be given to injury prevention and the potential injury consequences of physical activity.
ProFouND effect on fall prevention
ProFouND, the Prevention of Falls Network for Dissemination, was designed to broadly disseminate evidence-based, best-practice information about fall prevention.