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Adult Injuries

Did you know:

• Men are seven times more likely than women to die by suicide, but women are more likely to go to the hospital after hurting themselves.
• In the 1990s, almost 50% of the people who drowned fell out of a boat. About 20% drowned after falling into the water through ice or from the shore.
• Falls are the leading cause of injuries, and adults are most likely to go to the hospital after tripping or slipping.

Tips for keeping you safe from injuries:

• Injury Prevention
  • Suicide & Hurting Yourself (PDF - 1.12 MB)
  • Car & Truck Crashes (PDF - 401.71 KB)
  • Drowning (PDF - 420.50 KB)
  • Falls (PDF - 464.26 KB)
  • Off-road Vehicles (PDF - 384.64 KB)
  • Family Violence (PDF - 449.85 KB)
  • Community Violence (PDF - 298.61 KB)
• Injury Prevention Calendar 2008
• Keep your family safe from preventable injuries (Government of Canada)
• NWT Safety Signage
• Snowmobile Safety