#AskStevenWilder Television and movies frequently use scenes with someone falling to generate laughter, but for the more than 650,000 Canadians who visited hospital emergency departments last year for injuries they suffered in an unintentional fall, falling down was nothing to laugh about. Falls represent the leading cause of injuries suffered by older adults, those 65 years of age and older, in Ontario. The three most common types of falls for older adults are falling on stairs, slipping and tripping, and falling from furniture. Recognizing the risks and takes steps to prevent them could reduce accidents and injuries. Why older adults are at risk The aging ...
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#AskTJGogna Trampolines and bouncy castles offer hours of fun and thrills for children and for adults who decide to join in the fun. They are not without risk. The frequency of people being injured or killed while using trampolines or inflatable bounce structures is alarming. According to one study, 42 percent of injuries at amusement parks are caused by accidents on inflatables with inflatable slides accounting for 79 percent of falls. Trampolines are not much safer according to a report by the Canadian Pediatric Society with an injury hospitalization rate that was higher than snowboarding and only slightly less than alpine skiing. There are ...
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#AskKevinButler Everyone looks forward to the holiday season for its festivities and good cheer. Keeping family and friends safe should be high on the holiday wish list as people hurry about to complete last minute shopping and preparations. The holidays bring with them a higher risk of injury in the home and on the road, so taking a few precautions could help make for a healthier and safer holiday this year. Injuries from falls dampen holiday cheer Brightly-colored and twinkling lights give a home the look of the holidays, but falls account for 40 percent of serious injuries, including: Spinal injuries Head ...
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#AskJeremyDiamond Most people like to think of their home as being a safe place, but statistics released by the government prove otherwise when it comes to falls and the serious injuries they can cause. Falls are the leading cause of children ages nine and younger being admitted to the hospital. For older adults living in Ontario, falls are particularly dangerous and account for more than 100,000 emergency department visits and 20,000 hospital admissions annually. There are steps you can take to make your home a safer place and prevent falls from occurring. Keep yourself physically fit Annual physical examinations become even more important as ...
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#AskZevBergman No one is immune from suffering a spinal cord injury. There are approximately 33,000 people living in Ontario who suffer from the lasting effects of spinal cord injuries with another 600 people each year becoming victims in the province. There are many ways in which damage can be done to the spinal cord, but the two most common causes in Canada are unintentional falls and motor vehicle crashes. Identifying the causes is the first step toward reducing the risk of suffering an injury that could damage the spinal cord. How the spinal cord functions The spinal cord is a bundle of ...
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