Risk factors contributing to road traffic crashes in a fast developing country: the neglected health problem

Abstract

AimThe main objective of this study was to explore the patterns of road traffi c crashes (RTCs) among drivers in Qatar and examine the contributing factors involved with road traffi c crashes. Design This is a cross sectional survey. Methods The study based on 1228 drivers. Face to face interview was conducted by well-trained research assistants based on a questionnaire covering socio-demographic information, driving history, type of vehicle, driver behaviour, details of crashes and accident pattern. Results The study revealed that 26.6% of the studied Qatari drivers were involved in RTCs. 69.4% of the drivers with history of RTCs were men. Drivers in the age group 25-34 years were involved with higher risk of having crash (31.2%). Drivers of car (45.6%), 4WD/SUV (23.5%) were more affected by the RTCs. 23.5% of drivers who had crashes were not always using seat belt while driving. Less than half of the drivers were engaged in eating and drinking (37.9%) and using mobile phone (41.9%) while driving. More than half of the drivers were involved in traffi c violation (57.2%) with exceeding speed limit (25.7%). Overturn skid (17.7%), angle collision (14.3%) and rear end hit (10.7%) were the most frequently reported patterns of RTC. Conclusion The study fi ndings revealed the high risk of RTCs among drivers. Among the socio-demographic factors, men and young drivers of age group 25-34 years found to have a higher accident involvement.on 10 May 2018 by guest. Protected by copyright.

The Relationship of Trauma Severity and Mortality with Cardiac Enzymes and Cytokines at Multiple Trauma Patients

“…[6,7] Traffic collisions are the leading causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide, and a review of the literature revealed that 20% of deaths due to traffic collisions are sourced from trauma-related cardiac injuries. [8,9] In this regard, determining cardiac involvement in traffic collision cases is of high importance to tackle multiple trauma cases and decrease the number of deaths.…”

Temporal bone fractures: evaluation of 77 patients and a management algorithm

“…[4] In the literature, risk factors for and causes of temporal bone fractures are: younger age, male gender and motor vehicle accidents. [5][6][7][8] Similarly, in our series, traffic accidents were the primary mechanism of the injury, with a 54.5% ratio; 76.6% of the cases were male and the mean age was 34.1 years. This result may be related to the fact that young males are greater participants in traffic and industrial business.…”

“…Otolaringolojik bulgular sıklık sırası ile erken dönem iletim tipi işitme kaybı (%65, 8), kanlı otore (%61,2), hemotimpanum (%58,5), timpanik membran perforasyonu (%25,6), fasiyal sinir paralizisi (%12,3), serebrospinal otore (%8,5) ve sensörinöral işitme kaybı (%5,4) idi. Kırıkların çoğu petroz (%65,8) ve uzunlamasına tip (%51,2) idi.…”

Trends of Cause and Sex-Specific Mortality, and Its Impact on the Life Expectancy among Qatari Population

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“…Preventive actions should be aimed, specifically the introduction of safety elements (seat belts. helmets, child seats) and action on alcohol abuse, mobile phone use while driving which are a significant contributory factor to road accidents, should be enhanced [25][26][27]. These preventive actions are quoted among the main goals of many Developed and Developing National Health Plans [29].…”