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Showing 1 to 11 of 11 for “"Road traffic injuries."”.
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Road Traffic Injuries in the Pacific: The epidemiology of road traffic injuries in Fiji and the role of driver sleepiness
… regarding the burden and risk factors for road traffic injuries (RTI) in Pacific Island countries. Aim To investigate the epidemiology of RTI and the contribution of driver sleepiness to fourwheel motor vehicle crash injuries in Viti Levu, Fiji. Methods Systematic reviews evaluated the …
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Characterization of Road Traffic Injuries at Hospital Traumatológico Ney Arias Lora in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Pages 1-35 are misnumbered as pages 2-36.
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An analysis of patterns and trends of road traffic injuries and fatalities in Vhembe District, Limpopo Province, South Africa
Road transport safety is challenging globally, especially in developing countries, where it affects both road users and governments. The aim of road traffic safety is to ensure a reduction or total eradication of road fatalities and other injuries that are related to road accidents resulting from …
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Assessing quality of existing data sources on road traffic injuries (RTIs) and their utility in informing injury prevention in the Western Cape Province, South Africa
… province, and for implementing and monitoring road safety interventions.
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Understanding the physical and social environmental determinants of road traffic injury in South Africa
Abstract Road traffic injuries (RTIs) are a major public health challenge, accounting for significant injury, economic and psycho-social burden to societies across the world. While decreases are projected for many high-income countries (HICs) over the next decade or so, staggering increases in the …
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Examining Factors Contributing to Road Traffic Accidents in Dar es Salaam City: A Case of Temeke District
… study was to examine the factors contributing to road traffic accidents in Dar es Salaam. The study wanted to address the puzzle, why despite of all efforts that have been implemented to prevent road traffic accidents in Tanzania, the incidence of accident are increasing; by employing both …
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Investigation of the road safety measures around schools in Ethekwini
Globally, road traffic injury is a leading cause of death and disability in children aged 15 to 19 and the second leading cause of death in children between the ages 10 to 14 years. This thesis reviewed literature regarding the extent of road traffic injuries involving child pedestrians, the risk …
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Modelling the health impacts of urban transport in Africa
… existing urban transport impacts such as high road traffic injuries, air pollution, and decreasing physical activity derived from walking and cycling. This situation highlights a need to develop healthy and sustainable urban transport systems on the continent. Modelling studies can help unpack …
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Child road trauma: a profile for children in New South Wales and evaluation of properly-used age-appropriate restraints as a countermeasure
Child road trauma poses a preventable public health burden to the community. This PhD research aimed to: 1) quantify the magnitude of child passenger injuries in New South Wales (NSW), Australia; 2) evaluate the effectiveness of different restraint use to prevent fatalities among child passengers; …
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Estudio de la lesividad de los accidentes de tráfico en España: modelización de los factores técnicos y humanos
Las lesiones y muertes causadas por los accidentes de tráfico se han convertido en un problema de salud pública a nivel mundial, de tal magnitud que han estado presentes en las estadísticas de la Organización Mundial de la Salud (OMS) y de varios organismos alrededor del mundo entre las diez …
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Cross-sectional analysis of car restraint system use during transportation of children with special health care needs in the Western Cape
Background: Road traffic injuries are the leading cause of death in children and young adults. Children are at increased risk of fatalities and serious injury due to the differences in their body segment proportions affecting their body kinetics in a vehicle accident. Serious injury and death can …