Road Safety

Collisions involving motor vehicles are a major cause of injury and death in Ontario. Collisions can involve pedestrians, motor vehicles and other road users, including cyclists. Some of the factors that increase the risk of injury in a collision include:

  • distracted driving
  • lack of seat belt and child restraint use
  • speed and aggressive driving
  • driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs
  • lack of bicycle helmet use
This page contains documents and resources related to road safety.

 

Event

PHO Rounds: The Ontario Early Adversity and Resilience Framework: From Research to Action

This PHO Rounds introduces the Ontario Early Adversity and Resilience (OEAR) Framework, a comprehensive and accessible framework developed to consolidate research, promote shared understanding of adversity and resilience, support evidence-based and equity-focused strategies, and foster intersectoral collaboration. 

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Health Promotion, Chronic Disease and Injury Prevention

hpcdip@oahpp.ca

Updated 22 Oct 2019