title: [Road violence among young people aged 15-24 years].
abstract: During the last decade, the annual number of deaths by road accident in France was approximatively 10,000 whose 3,000 aged 15-24. Road accidents were, and remain, the first cause of death among youngsters and young adults, preceding suicide. Since the early 70's, public authorities were aware of the problem and laws and regulations were implemented, aimed at curbing the disastrous trend. Some results were obtained, but the situation is far from satisfactory. Social, economic, psychological conditions of modern society are favouring road violence, which is today among the most acute public health issues, as far as the young are concerned. Road accidents vary according to the age of the young. Moreover, its rate varies according to the region within the country.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Andrian
mesh_terms: D000063:Accidents, Traffic / Q000191:economics / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D000293:Adolescent; D000294:Adolescent Behavior; D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D005260:Female; D005602:France; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D000297:Psychology, Adolescent; D012309:Risk-Taking; D013997:Time Factors; D014754:Violence
vernacular_title: La violence routière chez les jeunes de 15 à 24 ans.