Children and youth are all prone to mishaps and injury, but Toronto researchers recently published a study revealing that young refugees are at greater risk. In fact, the accidental injury rate is 20% higher in this group than in non-refugee immigrants. It's an eye-opening statistic that calls for action to reduce injury among populations entering Canada from disadvantaged countries.

- Health care-seeking behaviour
- Customary levels of supervision of children
- Sleeping habits
- Cooking practices
- Storage of toxic substances
- Use of housing safety items such as fire alarms
- Limited access to safe playgrounds
- Limited access to safety devices such as properly-fitting car seats and bike helmets
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