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?

3% of their gross domestic product Signup and view all the answers

What does the epidemiology of accidents study?

Risk factors, protective factors, and injury prevention strategies Signup and view all the answers

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

Low- and middle-income countries Signup and view all the answers

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

18-59 years 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?

85% Signup and view all the answers

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

African Region Signup and view all the answers

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

4% increase Signup and view all the answers

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

Education Signup and view all the answers

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

Males Signup and view all the answers

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

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

What is a common risk factor for road traffic accidents?

Avoidance of alcohol and drugs 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?

Identifying specific populations at risk Signup and view all the answers

How do rehabilitation services contribute to road traffic accident management?

Offering medical, social, and occupational support post-accident Signup and view all the answers

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

To study the consequences of accidents on occupants Signup and view all the answers

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

By calculations of mortality and morbidity ratios Signup and view all the answers