Road-traffic injuries: confronting disparities to address a global-health problem

Ameratunga, Shanthi; Hı́jar, Martha; Norton, Robyn

doi:10.1016/s0140-6736(06)68654-6

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“…Road traffic accidents is ranked as the 11th leading cause of death in the world [3] and the main source of disability in developing countries [4].…”

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Road Traffic Accidents Among Drivers in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Hammoudi¹,

Karani²,

Littlewood³

2014

JTLE

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 Abstract-The aim of the study was to evaluate relevant factors related to causes of Road Traffic Accidents, RTAs, among drivers in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, UAE. A questionnaire was developed and piloted in the UK and UAE. There were two versions of questionnaires distributed, one in Arabic language and the second one in English language. All respondents completed and signed a consent form which included information on their rights to withdraw from the study. Six hundred questionnaires were distributed in Abu Dhabi, with the help of two research assistants, from which 291 questionnaires from 185 males and 106 females were returned. The results have identified a number of factors as causes of road traffic accidents in Abu Dhabi and suggested ways to reduce the high RTAs reported in the country. The paper argues that the government should continue to encourage participation of all relevant stakeholders for RTAs reduction initiatives.

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“…Road traffic accidents is ranked as the 11th leading cause of death in the world [3] and the main source of disability in developing countries [4].…”

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confidence: 99%

Road Traffic Accidents Among Drivers in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Hammoudi¹,

Karani²,

Littlewood³

2014

JTLE

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“…An increase in the related burden has been observed worldwide and pedestrians, cyclists, and two-wheeled motorcycle riders are the most vulnerable populations that contribute to the observed mortality [2,3]. In Mexico, the overall RTI mortality has decreased since 2009; however, an increase in fatal motorcycle mortality has been observed and RTIs are still a main cause of death [4–6].…”

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Expected years of life lost through road traffic injuries in Mexico

Murillo-Zamora

Mendoza-Cano

Trujillo-Hernández

et al. 2017

Global Health Action

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Background: Road traffic injuries (RTIs) are a leading cause of premature mortality, mainly in low- and middle-income countries Objective: To estimate the 2014 burden of RTIs in Mexico calculating years of life lost (YLL) and age-standardized YLL rates (ASYLL), and to evaluate sex, age, and region-related differences in premature mortality. Methods: Mortality data were obtained from the National Institute of Statistics and Geography and 14,637 deaths of individuals 15 years of age and older were analyzed. The YLL and ASYLL were computed. Results: The overall burden of RTIs was 332,922 YLL and 82.4% of the deaths occurred in males. Males from 25 to 34 years of age and females from 15 to 24 years of age showed the highest age-adjusted YLL rates (933 and 158 YLL per 100,000 inhabitants, respectively). The national ASYLL rate was 416 per 100,000 inhabitants and the highest state-stratified mortality rates were observed in Tabasco (851), Sinaloa (709), Durango (656), Zacatecas (642), and Baja California Sur (570). Conclusions: RTIs contributed to the premature mortality rate in the study population. Our findings may be useful from a health policy perspective for designing and prioritizing interventions focused on the prevention of premature loss of life.

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“…A maioria desses óbitos (90%) e 91,8% dos 38 milhões de anos de vida perdidos ajustados por incapacitação (DALY) ocorrem em países em desenvolvimento 1,2 . O uso de álcool é um forte preditor de acidentes de trânsito, e existe uma correlação linear entre aumento de alcoolemia e risco de acidentes de trânsito [3][4][5] .…”

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Uso de bebidas alcoólicas em postos de gasolina de Porto Alegre: estudo piloto

Boni¹,

Benzano²,

Leukefeld³

2008

Rev. psiquiatr. Rio Gd. Sul

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ResumoIntrodução: O uso de álcool é um forte preditor de acidentes de trânsito. Este artigo descreve a factibilidade e dados preliminares de um estudo que avalia a alcoolemia entre jovens que utilizam bebidas alcoólicas em estacionamentos de postos de gasolina de Porto Alegre (RS). Método: Estudo transversal, com amostra em alvo, estratificada por idade e gênero. Os dados foram coletados através de um questionário autopreenchido, e a alcoolemia foi estimada com uso de bafômetro. Resultados: A taxa de recusa foi de 13,7%, e medida da alcoolemia acima de 0,06% foi encontrada em 35,5% (IC95% 24,3-47,9) da amostra. Aproximadamente 10% destes indivíduos (18% dos homens) relatavam intenção de dirigir nas 2 horas subseqüentes à coleta. Conclusão: É discutida a potencial utilização deste tipo de dado, bem como a necessidade de novos estudos sobre uso de substâncias em motoristas brasileiros. Descritores: Consumo de bebidas alcoólicas, acidentes de trânsito, assunção de riscos. AbstractIntroduction: Alcohol use is a strong predictor of traffic accidents. This paper reports feasibility issues and preliminary data on blood alcohol concentration in youths who drink alcohol in gas stations of Porto Alegre, Brazil. Method: It used a cross-sectional design with a purposive sample stratified by age and gender. Data were collected through a selfadministered questionnaire and blood alcohol concentration was estimated with breath alcohol analyzers. Results: Refusal rate was 13.7% and blood alcohol concentration over 0.06% was found in 35.5% (95%CI 24.3-47.9) of the sample. Almost 10% of the subjects (18% of the males) reported they would drive within 2 hours of the interview. Conclusion: The potential utilization of such measures is discussed, as well as the need for studies on substance use in young Brazilian drivers.

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Road-traffic injuries: confronting disparities to address a global-health problem

Cited by 417 publications

References 67 publications

Road Traffic Accidents Among Drivers in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Road Traffic Accidents Among Drivers in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Expected years of life lost through road traffic injuries in Mexico

Uso de bebidas alcoólicas em postos de gasolina de Porto Alegre: estudo piloto

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