Health Sciences 4250A/B Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: Handsfree, Distracted Driving, Mothers Against Drunk Driving
31 Jan 2017
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Week 8a road safety & health part i. In 2013: 1. 25 million road traffic deaths each year globally. Road traffic crashes: still one of the leading cause of death. People aged 15-44: 48 % of all road traffic deaths globally. Number one cause of death for those aged 15-29. Lower socioeco groups: more likely to be involved in road traffic crashes. Under 25: young males three times more likely to die in traffic-related accidents. Socioeconomic status matters (both in high and low income countries) Low and middle income countries: the site of 90% of road traffic deaths than young females. But only (cid:887)(cid:886)% of the world"s registered vehicles (cid:498)vulnerable road users(cid:499) term used to describe pedestrians, cyclists, riders of 2- wheelers/passengers (motorcycles, mopeds) Vulnerable road users: half of all road traffic deaths worldwide. There are 7 things that contribute to roadside accidents. Controlling speed leads to less road traffic injuries.
