Injuries and poisonings
In Canada, injury is the leading cause of death for individuals under 45 years of age, and the fifth leading cause of death for all Canadians. Many non-fatal injuries result in impairments and disabilities, such as blindness, spinal cord injury and intellectual deficit due to brain injury.
In Ontario, it is estimated that injuries cost more than $8.8 billion in medical treatment and lost productivity in the year 2010 (Source: Parachute. (2015). The Cost of Injury in Canada. Parachute: Toronto, ON).
- All injuries and poisonings
- Injuries and poisonings in children and youth (ages 0 to 18)
- Unintentional injuries
- Intentional Injuries
As a summary of the report, please see our English or French “Injuries and Poisonings” infographic below.
Injuries and Poisonings Infographic
In Canada, injury is the leading cause of death for individuals under 45 years of age, and the fifth leading cause of death for all Canadians. Many non-fatal injuries result in impairments and disabilities, such as blindness, spinal cord injury and intellectual deficit due to brain injury.
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Top 5 Leading Causes of Injury Related Death, 2007–2011
- There were 29 deaths caused by falls between 2007-2011.
- There were 24 deaths caused by intentional self-harm between 2007-2011.
- There were 20 deaths caused by transport accidents between 2007-2011.
- There were 19 deaths caused by accidental poisonings between 2007-2011.
- There were 4 deaths caused by assault between 2007-2011.
Did you know?
It is estimated that injuries cost Ontarians more than $8.8 billion in medical treatment and lost productivity in 2010.* Injuries are predictable , preventable, and cost us all!
*Source: Parachute. (2015). The Cost of Injuries in Canada. Parachute: Toronto, ON.
During the 2011 to 2015 time period:
Falls
- The rate of falls (55 per 100,000) among older adults was lower locally than Ontario (59 per 100,000).
- The rate of falls among older adults was mainly caused by Slips (Slips, Trips, and Stumbles: 22%) and Stairs (Stairs and Steps: 13%).
- The rate of falls among older adults increases with age.
Concussions
- The rate of concussions has been increasing at a higher rate locally from 2011 to 2015 compared to Ontario.
- The rate of concussions was highest in the 10–14 age group.
ATV and Snowmobile Injuries
- The rate of ATV and snowmobile injuries (150 per 100,000) was higher locally than Ontario (52 per 100,000).
- The rate of ATV and snowmobile injuries was higher among men (215 per 100,000) than women (73 per 100,000).
- The rate of ATV and snowmobile injuries was highest in the 15–24 age group.
Note: All rates shown are age-standardized rates per 100,000 population using data from 2011–2015.
This item was last modified on September 14, 2018