18 Questions
What is the leading cause of death for children and young adults aged 5–29 years?
Road traffic injuries
Why do 92% of the world's road traffic fatalities occur in low- and middle-income countries?
Lack of road safety measures and infrastructure
What percentage of road traffic deaths occur in low- and middle-income countries?
Over 60%
What economic impact do road traffic crashes have on most countries?
3% of their gross domestic product
What does the epidemiology of accidents study?
Risk factors, protective factors, and injury prevention strategies
Where do more than 90% of road traffic deaths occur?
Low- and middle-income countries
What is the age group for which road traffic injuries are the leading cause of death?
18-59 years
What is the fatality risk for car occupants in car-to-car side impacts at a speed of 65 km/h?
85%
Which region has the highest road traffic death rates according to WHO?
African Region
What is the impact on fatal crash risk for every 1% increase in mean speed?
4% increase
What is recommended as the 'vaccine' for the 'disease' of road accidents according to the text?
Education
Which group is typically 3 times more likely to be killed in road crashes according to the text?
Males
What is the significance of primary care in road traffic accidents?
Starting medical care at the site of the accident and continuing during transportation
What is a common risk factor for road traffic accidents?
Avoidance of alcohol and drugs
Which of the following is an example provided in the text of a risk factor assessment for road traffic accidents?
Identifying specific populations at risk
How do rehabilitation services contribute to road traffic accident management?
Offering medical, social, and occupational support post-accident
What is the aim of research in accidentology as mentioned in the text?
To study the consequences of accidents on occupants
How can surveillance help in addressing road traffic accidents according to the text?
By calculations of mortality and morbidity ratios
Learn about the distribution of road traffic death rates across different regions, the impact of socioeconomic backgrounds, age groups, and gender on road traffic injuries. Explore how these factors contribute to road traffic fatalities.
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