Impact of Traffic Accidents in the Saudi Arabia

Abstract

Traffic accidents are one of the world's leading deaths, with an estimated seventh death cause by 2030. Road traffic accidents have become common in all over the world. Traffic accidents result in a great loss to individual and communities. While unknown and unacknowledged pandemics such as RTC mortality are frequently overlooked globally, without help, the developing countries will face increasing challenges in the coming decades. Globally, around 1.2million are passed away with the traffic accidents on the road and 20 million are affected with the injuries. The most critical aspect of road safety is the safety of all road users. There are numerous ways to discipline a road user and improve their safety. Saudi Arabia is one of the countries with many traffic incidents worldwide. There are many studies have been documented in the Saudi Arabia with the traffic accidents. The aim of this review was to document the prevalence of traffic accidents in Saudi Arabia. The maximum number of accidents in the kingdom has been reported. However, more studies were therefore documented through the region wide. Compared to foreign figures of 8:1, Saudi Arabia has an accident/ injury ratio of 8:6. Accident to death rates in 1993 were 283:1 in the USA and in 1995 they were 32:1 in Saudi Arabia. This review concludes the incidence rates of traffic accidents is high in the Saudi Arabia.

The Epidemiology of Prehospital Ambulance Crashes: A National Experience Across Saudi Red Crescent Authority

“…The primary finding of this study suggests that the capital city of Riyadh has the highest incidence of ambulance crashes, followed by the Eastern region. Makkah and Madinah, the two Islamic holiest cities, have also recorded an unprecedented incidence of ambulance crashes [ 1 , 2 ]. The high population and urbanization of these cities and the higher frequency of traffic could account for the number of accidents, as they are consistent with studies from other countries [ 17 , 18 ].…”

“…Road traffic injuries (RTIs) have a significant impact on the healthcare system as well as the global economy [ 1 ]. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), RTIs are responsible for 1.35 million deaths worldwide each year [ 2 ]. RTIs are recognized as a burden in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) and continue to affect healthcare systems despite significant efforts to improve traffic safety.…”