Injuries are the leading killer of Albertans aged under 45.

4 or 5 Albertans every day die from injuries.

A few seconds of carelessness can need months of recovery

The top four injuries in rural areas:

• Motor vehicle accidents
• Suicide/self harm
• Poisoning (including medication-related injury)
• Falls

We discussed some tips on how to reduce your risk around these areas.

Here is a link to the Injury Prevention Centre which has loads of statistics, useful information and practical tips to reduce the risk of injuries and accidents