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Working Together To Promote Community Safety
The Kamloops Injury Prevention Network (KIPN) is dedicated to community partnerships that will reduce injuries in our community and make Kamloops the safest city in Canada to live, learn, work and play.

Background
Formed in 2004 and incorporated as a Society in 2008, KIPN's membership includes individuals representing the health care professions, public and post secondary education, non-profit organizations, community volunteers and municipal government.

Kamloops is one of 53 designated Safe Communities across Canada and, with the endorsement of the City of Kamloops, was the first recognized Safe Community in British Columbia.

Goals of KIPN
KIPN's goal is to contribute to the reduction of injuries with the long-term aim of eliminating predictable and preventable injuries in Kamloops. KIPN provides a forum for people from government, community, and business to gather in their commitment for community health and safety.

KIPN is currently focusing on three main priorities:

  • Prevention of fall related injuries
    Facilitate awareness of the preventable nature of falls and the importance of fall prevention for people of all ages
  • Prevention of transportation related injuries
    Identify issues and stimulate awareness and action around pedestrian and motorist safety, and recreational activity safety through targeted initiatives
  • Prevention of crime related injuries
    Identify issues and increase awareness of preventable crime related injuries

Why Is Injury Prevention So Important?
Injuries are not accidents, they are both predictable and preventable.

  • Injury is the leading cause of death for Canadians between the ages of 1 and 44, and the 4th leading cause of death for Canadians of all ages.
  • Injuries kill more children and young adults than all diseases combined. In BC, over 200 children and youth die each year from unintentional injuries.
  • Falls, motor vehicle crashes, and poisoning are the most frequent cause of injury.
  • The cost of injuries to individuals, families and communities can be very high. Annually, over $2.1 billion is spent in BC on the direct and indirect costs of injuries.

Reference: BC Injury Research and Prevention Unit statistics

Contact
email kamipn@gmail.com

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