Year: 2009 Source: Edmonton, AB: Alberta Centre for Injury Control & Research, (2009). 4p. SIEC No: 20100459

This report provides statistics on injury & deaths among children & youth, age 1-19 years, in Alberta. Injuries were the leading cause of death for this population in 2005. Over the period 1997-2006 motor vehicle-related admissions were the leading cause of injury admissions for youth 15-19 years followed by attempted suicide/self-inflicted injuries. In 2006, suicide/attempted suicide/self-inflicted injuries accounted for 32 deaths, 298 hospital admissions, & 1,239 emergency department visits among Alberta children & youth.