Projecting the Health and Economic Impact of Road Safety Initiatives: A Case Study of a Multi-country Project

Abstract

RS-10 is likely to yield high returns for invested resources. The study's chief limitation was the reliance on the world's limited evidence base on how effective the road safety interventions will be. Planned evaluation of RS-10 will enhance planners' ability to conduct economic assessments of road safety in developing countries.

Cost-effectiveness of interventions to prevent road traffic injuries in low- and middle-income countries: A literature review

“…The Esperato et al (2012) study was consequently excluded from further data extraction and synthesis.…”

“…Following critical appraisal, one study (Esperato et al 2012) was given a [-] overall study quality rating due to the very limited reporting of the study methods and analysis regarding CEA, rather than concerns regarding poor study design or missing data. The Esperato et al (2012) study was consequently excluded from further data extraction and synthesis.…”

The enhanced knowledge translation and exchange framework for road safety: a brief report on its development and potential impacts

“…The WHO and global philanthropic organisations have a demonstrated commitment to supporting vast programmes in LMICs to develop road safety management infrastructure 17. While the importance of KTE is often acknowledged in such projects, greater emphasis on KTE systems , leveraging insights from the framework presented, could be further incorporated to engender sustained stakeholder collaboration and evidence-informed approaches.…”

Can Social Costs Justify Public Health Paternalism?

“…For example, the US Centers for Disease Control (CDC) cite the cost of crash-related injuries and deaths as a reason for primary enforcement seatbelt laws, which signifi cantly increase rates of seatbelt use (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2011 ). Researchers support social cost justifi cations for seatbelt enforcement policies outside of the US as well (Esperato et al 2012 ;Harris and Olukoga 2005 ). Policy makers also justify helmet laws on the grounds that motorcyclists who refuse to wear helmets are more costly.…”