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September 04, 2019
Child Health Report: Falls leading cause of hospitalization

Children First Canada ‘s report on child health in Canada  is now available to the public. Highlights with respect to injury and fall statistics have been included below: Accidents and preventable injuries are the leading cause of death for children in Canada. The Canadian Pediatric Society reports that the three leading causes of injury-related deaths for children (age 0-19). . .

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