title: The incidence of motorcycle accidents in South Africa--an alarming increase.
abstract: There has been a dramatic rise in the number of motorcycle accidents in South Africa. The need for prophylaxis is emphasized and the way in which the problem has been tackled in Japan (with striking results) is presented for serious consideration.
mesh_terms: D000063:Accidents, Traffic / Q000517:prevention & control*; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007564:Japan; D008297:Male; D013019:South Africa; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000453:epidemiology*