doi: 10.1177/1757975913502688.
Road accidents: a third burden of 'disease' in sub-Saharan Africa
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Road accidents: a third burden of 'disease' in sub-Saharan Africa
Glob Health Promot.
2013 Dec.
Abstract
Road traffic injuries (RTIs) continue to be a major cause of death and disability throughout low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). The aim of this commentary is highlight some of the major causes of RTIs in sub-Saharan Africa and suggests strategies for better road safety as well as suggestions on how to reduce road accidents in LMICs.
Keywords: education; injuries; policy; prevention; road safety; road traffic injuries.
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