Ottawa, ON, December 5, 2023 /CNW/ – Too many children and youth suffer concussions during sports and recreational activities, sometimes with tragic outcomes. To address this important public health issue, the government continues to invest in concussion prevention, detection and management.
Today the announcement was made virtually by His Excellency Mark Holland, Minister of Health $250,000 For parachute commanders in injury prevention (parachute). This funding supports updates to the Canadian Guidelines on Concussion in Sport and other key concussion resources. These updates will take into account new recommendations regarding concussions in sports that were recently published in British Journal of Sports Medicine.
Parachute is also a key stakeholder in concussion prevention and management Canada. This national non-profit injury organization has developed a program Canadian Guidelines on Concussion in Sports and other concussion-related knowledge and awareness products for stakeholders such as health professionals and sports organizations.
Public Health Agency Canada This project is funded by Healthy Canadians and Communities Fund (HCCF). HCCF program activities include raising awareness about how to prevent chronic diseases and common behavioral risk factors.
Through this investment, a government Canada It also supports the health and well-being of people in Canada By continuing to promote concussion prevention, detection and management.
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“Our government is working with the provinces and territories to lead a national Canadian effort on concussion awareness, prevention, detection and management to improve safety and reduce concussions in sports and recreation. Everyone, including athletes, coaches and parents, should have access to the tools they need to enjoy the activities they love while reducing their risk of injury.” “With concussions.”
His Excellency Mark Holland
Minister of Health
“Concussion awareness is critical in sport. Understanding how to prevent, recognize and manage head injuries such as concussions allows all participants in sport to be safe on and off the field. The revised Canadian Guidelines on Concussions in Sport and resources to be developed by Parachute will be beneficial To all athletes, coaches, parents and sports organizations.”
Her Excellency Carla Qualtrough
Minister of Sports and Physical Activity
quick Facts
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Concussions are a type of brain injury that can occur as a result of impacts to the head, neck, face, or body.
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Concussions can have short and long-term effects on brain health.
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Hospital emergency departments annually treat an estimated 100,000 concussion patients, with youth ages 5 to 19 representing 40% of those treated.
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Source: Public Health Agency Canada
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