Informing policy and practice.

We produce data reports on key issues related to injuries in Alberta. These reports provide evidence to inform practices and policies that can reduce harm in communities. 

Injury data reports.

Alberta Metro, Urban, Rural Continuum Injury Rate Comparison: Emergency Department Visits, 2013 - 2022

Published: Oct. 2024

Summary
Summary of the leading mechanisms of injuries of Alberta residents in specically-defined geographic regions, in comparison to the province.

Bicycle-related Injuries Pre-Post COVID-19

Published: Sep. 2022

Summary
Summary of bicycle-related injury Emergency Department / Urgent Care Centre visits and hospital admission rates by zone for 2 years prior to COVID-19, 2018 and 2019, and 2 years of COVID-19, 2020 and 2021.

Concussions in Alberta: Emergency Department Visits, 2013 - 2022

Published: Jul. 2024

Summary
Summary of concussions diagnosed in Alberta Emergency Departments for all ages, by mechanism.

First Nations of Alberta: Injury Comparison

Published: Oct. 2022

Summary
In-depth analysis of the leading causes and circumstances of injury to Alberta First Nations communities.

Injuries at Home: Children's Hospital Admissions in Alberta

Published: Sep. 2023

Summary
Summary of mechanisms and circumstances of hospital admissions for children 0 to 14 years injured at home.

Pre- and Post-COVID Injury Emergency Department Visits in Alberta

Published: Dec. 2023

Summary
Summary of mechanisms of injury reviewed to evaluate the impact COVID-19 had on Emergency Department visits. Leading mechanisms for Emergency Department vists are examined.

All Terrain Vehicle-related Deaths Comparison: Quads & Side-by-Sides

Published: Jul. 2024

Summary
Summary and comparison of injury deaths from quad (ATV) and side-by-side (UTV) use.

Central Zone Youth & Young Adult Injuries

Published: Oct. 2023

Summary
Summary of Emergency Department visits and hospital admissions for injuries of Albertans aged 10 to 24, by leading mechanisms and disposition.

Falls in Alberta

Published: May, 2024

Summary
Summary of numbers and rates of Emergency Department visits,  hospital admissions, and disposition for falls in all populations in Alberta.

Houselessness and Injuries in Alberta: 2019 - 2020

Published: May, 2022

Summary
Summary of Emergency Department visits, by sex and mechanism, of individuals experiencing houselessness .

Motor Vehicle-related Injuries of Alberta's Children (0 to 4 years)

Published: Dec. 2022

Summary
Emergency Department visits, hospital admissions, and deaths of children 0 to 4 years in Alberta due to road traffic incidents.

Violence-related Injuries in Alberta

Published: May, 2023

Summary
Summary of numbers and rates of Emergency Department visits,  hospital admissions, and disposition for injuries due to violence in all populations in Alberta.

Top 3 Injuries for Emergency Department Visits

(2023)

496,215

EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT VISITS

149,613

FALLS

51,295

STRUCK OBJECT / PERSON

42,072

CUTS / PIERCING

Regional reports.

Injury Data Overview: Barrhead

Published: Sep. 2024

Summary
Examination of the leading mechanisms of injuries of residents in local geographic area of Barrhead with comparison to the Central Zone and the province (Alberta).

Injury Data Overview: Ponoka

Published: Sep. 2024

Summary
Examination of the leading mechanisms of injuries of residents in local geographic area of Ponoka with comparison to the Central Zone and the province (Alberta).

Injury Data Overview: Two Hills County

Published: Sep. 2024

Summary
Examination of the leading mechanisms of injuries of residents in local geographic area of Two Hills County communities with comparison to the Central Zone and the province (Alberta).

Injury Data Overview: Grande Prairie County

Published: Sep. 2024

Summary
Examination of the leading mechanisms of injuries of residents in local geographic area of Grande Prairie County with comparison to the Central Zone and the province (Alberta).

Injury Data Overview: Rimby

Published: Sep. 2024

Summary
Examination of the leading mechanisms of injuries of residents in local geographic area of Rimby with comparison to the Central Zone and the province (Alberta).

Injury Data Overview: Vegreville / Minburn County

Published: Sep. 2024

Summary
Examination of the leading mechanisms of injuries of residents in local geographic area of Vegreville and Minburn County communities with comparison to the Central Zone and the province (Alberta).

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