Trauma Prevention

What We Do > Trauma Prevention

An Evidence-Based Approach

Falls, Suicide and

Road Safety

Have been the Primary Focus of initiatives in Nova Scotia to date; however, there is a lack of data on the Impact of these efforts

Alcohol

is an overarching theme across many areas of injury prevention.

Preliminary Findings

Areas of Focus

The follow is a depiction of common areas of focus for Injury Prevention Initiatives in Nova Scotia.

July 25th, 2024

Today is the fourth ever World #DrowningPrevention Day. With high access to natural bodies of water across Canada, especially in coastal provinces, drowning is a major concern across the country. In the last 10 years alone, >150 fatal drownings occurred in Nova Scotia.

Drowning is preventable.

Keep yourself safe by following these practices:

- Learn to swim

- Never swim with a WaterSafe buddy and lifeguard supervision, never alone

- Know the hazards of the swimming area

- Keep you children within arms reach

- Do not mix aquatic activities with alcohol

- Wear properly-fitting PFDs (personal floatation devices)

Drowning is fast and silent. Learn the signs of drowning and how to safely rescue and resuscitate in order to act fast and safely.

To learn more about drowning in Nova Scotia and drowning prevention, see:

https://www.trauma-ns.com & bit.ly/4fjeRAi (WHO campaign)

Posted on Instagram

July 5th, 2024

"By focusing on trauma prevention, we not only save lives, but we also reduce the toll of trauma on our patients, their families, and communities." - Robert Green.
Join the conversation with Trauma NS on Injury Prevention! Use #ParachuteNIPD and #TurnSafetyOn to help us spread the word. Learn more at parachute.ca/nipd & trauma-ns.com/injury-prevention

Part of NSH Trauma Program's mission includes helping lead Injury Prevention initiatives with other key stakeholders. Therefore, Trauma Nova Scotia is working together with stakeholders across Nova Scotia and beyond to plan, implement, and evaluate prevention Initiatives and research.