Road traffic injuries in developing countries : a comprehensive review of epidemiological studies

Motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of death in adolescents and young adults worldwide. Nearly three-quarters of road deaths occur in developing countries and men comprise a mean 80% of casualties. This review summarizes studies on the epidemiology of motor vehicle accidents in developing...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Tropical medicine & international health 1997-05, Vol.2 (5), p.445-460
Hauptverfasser:	ODERO, W, GARNER, P, ZWI, A
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Accidents, Traffic - mortality Accidents, Traffic - statistics & numerical data Adolescent Adult Age Factors Alcohol Drinking - adverse effects Alcohol Drinking - epidemiology Automobile Driving - statistics & numerical data Biological and medical sciences Developing Countries Female Hospitals - utilization Humans Male Medical sciences Miscellaneous Sex Factors Socioeconomic Factors Traumas. Diseases due to physical agents Tropical medicine Wounds and Injuries - epidemiology
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Zusammenfassung:	Motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of death in adolescents and young adults worldwide. Nearly three-quarters of road deaths occur in developing countries and men comprise a mean 80% of casualties. This review summarizes studies on the epidemiology of motor vehicle accidents in developing countries and examines the evidence for association with alcohol.
ISSN:	1360-2276 1365-3156
DOI:	10.1046/j.1365-3156.1997.d01-296.x