Child Health Report 2002 - Injuries and Prevention

Unintentional Injuries

• In 1998, hospitalization rates (for unintentional injuries) for children 0-19 years were lower in Peel than in Ontario.
• Males had higher rates of hospitalization than females in both Peel and Ontario.
• Accidental falls were the leading cause of hospitalization for all ages in Peel.
• Between 1986 and 1996, rates of childhood mortality due to unintentional injury were lower in Peel than in Ontario.
• Mortality rates in Peel were highest for youth aged 15-19 years, followed by infants aged less than one year.

Intentional Injuries

• In 1998, hosptalization rates (for intentional injuries) for children 0-19 years were lower in Peel than in Ontario.
• Females had higher hospitalization rates than males in both Peel and Ontario.
• In Peel and Ontario, hospitalization rates due to assault were higher in infants and teenagers than in other children.
• Mortality rates in Peel were highest for youth aged 15-19 years.

• Chapter One - child population
• Chapter Two - family and community
• Chapter Three - infant health
• Chapter Four - injuries and violence
• Chapter Five - communicable disease
• Chapter Six - mental health
• Chapter Seven - dental health
• Chapter Eight - tobacco, alcohol and drug use
• Chapter Nine - nutrition, physical activity and obesity
• Chapter Ten - sexual health
• Chapter Eleven - child mortality and hospitalization
  
  
• Executive Summary, Lists, References, and Complete Report