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Snapshot on ... Abuse within the Family
Author(s): B.L. Coleman
Published Date: 2007/07/15
Family homicides in Canada (1994-2003), the prevalence of family violence in Canada (2004 survey), and the perception of family violence by Elgin County residents.
family_violence.pdf


Snapshot on...Preventing Injuries to Children
Author(s): B.L. Coleman
Published Date: 2006/04/08
Findings of the 2004 and 2005-06 Elgin-St. Thomas Parent surveys is presented including parents' knowledge and attitudes about the leading causes of death and hospital admission for children and how to prevent injuries to children. Data about the use of bike helmets and motor vehicle restraints (car seats, booster seats, and seat belts) is also included.
Parent_injury_prev_2006.pdf


Snapshot on.....Cycling Safety
Author(s): B.L. Coleman
Published Date: 2005/06/30
Deaths, injuries, and emergency department visits due to cycling crashes in Ontario. Also includes information on cycling behaviours and the use of helmets.
Cycling safety_2005.pdf


Snapshot on....Farm Safety
Author(s): J. Csubak
Published Date: 2004/12/24
Deaths and hospital admission information for farm injuries.
Farm Safety 2004.pdf


Snapshot on.....Road Safety
Author(s): B.L. Coleman
Published Date: 2004/05/21
Reported collisions, injuries, and deaths due to motor vehicle crashes. It also includes data on use of seat belts, car seats, and drinking after consuming alcohol.
Road safety 2004.pdf


Snapshot on.....Childhood Injuries
Author(s): B.L. Coleman
Published Date: 2003/12/31
Leading causes of death, by age group, for children living in Elgin County. Results from RRFSS about car seat use and attitudes toward injury prevention.
Child injury_2003.pdf