Original broadcast date: August 30, 2009

Major trauma from severe injuries can have a devastating impact on the lives of the individual, their friends and family. A report by released July 30, 2009 by the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI), reviewed the principle causes of these injuries in Ontario. Alcohol was involved in at least 12 per cent of these injuries.

• Brent Diverty, Director, Continuing & Specialized Care Info Services at CIHI (Canadian Institute for Health Information)