Fatal road traffic accidents in Yazd province, Iran during 2011-2015

Abstract

Objective: The rate of road traffic accidents in Iran per capita and for the number of vehicles is much higher than the average in the world. The present study was conducted to investigate road traffic accidents in Yazd province during 2011-2015. Methods: The present study is a descriptive-analytic study in which data were obtained from data collection forms related to deaths from driving accidents of forensic medicine organizations. Data were entered into SPSS version 23. We calculated the frequency, percentage, and mean indices. We used Fisher exact test for data analysis. Results: In this research, 1437 individuals were studied. The number of deaths in men was three times more than women. Most fatal accidents occurred in the age group of 20-30 years. The most common accident which occurred during these years was the collision of vehicles with each other and in terms of the final cause of death, 1045 people died due to head injuries. In this study, we showed that the incidence decreased from 29.03 in 2011 to 22.03 in 2015. Conclusion: According to the results of this study, the most cases of fatal accidents occurred in the age group of 20-30 years, in people with elementary education and in the summer. Therefore, preventive action is necessary by raising awareness.

Survival and quality of hospital care for victims of car crashes in Western Azerbaijan, Iran

“…Furthermore, 16% and 56% of the victims were transferred to specialty wards and surgery rooms, respectively (45,49,50). A large number of patients were injured with blunt trauma and bump on the head (15,51).…”

An Epidemiological Survey on Factors Related to Traffic Accidents in Yazd City, Center of Iran (2016-2018)

“…The highest percentage (49%) of traffic accidents includes pedestrians and motorcyclists [5]. According to recent studies, nearly threequarters of road deaths happen in developing and less developed countries (age group of [15][16][17][18][19][20][21][22][23][24][25][26][27][28][29][30] [6]. Although only 20% of the world vehicles are in poor and developing countries [7], the main cause of disability and untimely deaths [8] and 85% to 90% of lost years related to road accidents are in these countries [7].…”

“…The rate of accidents varies in different provinces of Iran. In 2015, the rate of road traffic accidents in Yazd city was estimated at 22.03%, which has decreased compared to previous years [16]. Road traffic accidents are a public health problem worldwide, especially in developing countries, including Iran.…”

“…Road traffic accidents are a public health problem worldwide, especially in developing countries, including Iran. According to studies, such accidents have decreased in Yazd province; however, the rate of accidents is still higher than in many countries in the region and the world [16]. Given the importance of the issue and the need for health promotion in recent years, research efforts are needed to identify the factors associated with traffic accidents to protect people from fatal injuries and improve road safety.…”