Road traffic injuries: hidden epidemic in less developed countries.

摘要: Road traffic injuries (RTIs) are a leading cause of morbidity, disability and mortality in less developed countries. Globally 2002, 1.2 million deaths resulted from RTIs, about 10 times that were injured. RTIs often preventable, the technology knowledge to achieve success this area exist. In spite this, it is projected given current trend without adequate intervention, will rank third all major causes morbidity globally by 2020. Although > 85% global road crashes occur countries, safety attracts little public health attention these nations, due part plethora other equally important problems, including infectious diseases. Unfortunately, economic impact traffic-related disabilities can be incalculable owing their poorly trauma care systems nonexistent social welfare infrastructures accommodate needs injured disabled. paper, we highlight problem posed countries examine contributing factors. To engender debate action address problem, reviewed interventions have proven effective industrialized nations discussed potential barriers replication