Road accidents: a third burden of 'disease' in sub-Saharan Africa.
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.
1.Department of Recreation Management and Exercise Science, Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya.
Vincent O
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Onywera
Claire
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Blanchard
D000063:Accidents, Traffic / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D017954:Africa South of the Sahara / Q000453:epidemiology; D000428:Alcohol Drinking / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000517:prevention & control; D001334:Automobile Driving / Q000592:standards; D001336:Automobiles / Q000592:standards; D006801:Humans; D012449:Safety / Q000592:standards*; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*
education; injuries; policy; prevention; road safety; road traffic injuries