Protect your noggin when you toboggan
Winter activities account for 285 emergency department visits for every day of winter in Ontario.
- 9%-19% of skiers and snow boarders suffer potentially disabling head injuries.
- More than 50% of skiing and snowboarding related head injuries could be avoided by wearing a helmet.
- Wearing a helmet is important for all ages to make sure a fun day in the snow doesn’t end in tragedy.
What can you do
- Support helmet awareness programs in your community.
- Set an example: Wear a helmet.
- If you suspect a head injury, do not move the person or remove the helmet. Call 911.
