Road traffic accidental injuries and deaths: A neglected global health issue
University of Raparin · Ras al-Khaimah Medical and Health Sciences University · +5 more institutions
Abstract
Across the world, traffic accidents cause major health problems and are of concern to health institutions; nearly 1.35 million people are killed or disabled in traffic accidents every year. In 2019, 93% of road traffic injury-related mortality occurred in low- and middle-income countries with an estimated burden of 1.3 million deaths. This issue is growing; by 2030, road traffic injuries will be the seventh leading cause of death globally. The present report highlights an overview of road traffic accidents, accidental injuries, and deaths, associated risk factors, important precautions, safety rules, and counteracting management strategies. In modern cultures, road accidents are a major source of death and…
Citation impact
- FWCI
- 46.05
- Percentile
- 100%
- References
- 12
Authors
8- SKSirwan Khalid AhmedCorresponding
University of Raparin
- MGMona G. Mohammed
Ras al-Khaimah Medical and Health Sciences University
- SOSalar Omar Abdulqadir
University of Raparin
- RGRabab Gad Abd El–Kader
Mansoura University, Ras al-Khaimah Medical and Health Sciences University
- NANahed A. El‐Shall
Alexandria University
Topics & keywords
- Accidental
- Road traffic
- Environmental health
- Occupational safety and health
- Injury prevention
- Public health
- Poison control
- Suicide prevention
- Good health and well-being