Road Traffic Death Rates and Risk Factors
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What is the leading cause of death for children and young adults aged 5–29 years?

  • Road traffic injuries (correct)
  • Malnutrition
  • Drowning
  • Malaria

    • Why do 92% of the world's road traffic fatalities occur in low- and middle-income countries?

  • Lack of road safety measures and infrastructure (correct)
  • Due to less congested roads
  • High-quality healthcare facilities
  • Strict traffic laws

    • What percentage of road traffic deaths occur in low- and middle-income countries?

  • Over 60% (correct)
  • Less than 30%
  • Exactly 90%
  • Around 40%

    • What economic impact do road traffic crashes have on most countries?

    <p>3% of their gross domestic product</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the epidemiology of accidents study?

    <p>Risk factors, protective factors, and injury prevention strategies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where do more than 90% of road traffic deaths occur?

    <p>Low- and middle-income countries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the age group for which road traffic injuries are the leading cause of death?

    <p>18-59 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the fatality risk for car occupants in car-to-car side impacts at a speed of 65 km/h?

    <p>85%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which region has the highest road traffic death rates according to WHO?

    <p>African Region</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the impact on fatal crash risk for every 1% increase in mean speed?

    <p>4% increase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is recommended as the 'vaccine' for the 'disease' of road accidents according to the text?

    <p>Education</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group is typically 3 times more likely to be killed in road crashes according to the text?

    <p>Males</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of primary care in road traffic accidents?

    <p>Starting medical care at the site of the accident and continuing during transportation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common risk factor for road traffic accidents?

    <p>Avoidance of alcohol and drugs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example provided in the text of a risk factor assessment for road traffic accidents?

    <p>Identifying specific populations at risk</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do rehabilitation services contribute to road traffic accident management?

    <p>Offering medical, social, and occupational support post-accident</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the aim of research in accidentology as mentioned in the text?

    <p>To study the consequences of accidents on occupants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can surveillance help in addressing road traffic accidents according to the text?

    <p>By calculations of mortality and morbidity ratios</p> Signup and view all the answers

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