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[Road traffic crashes in developing countries].

U Schmucker¹, J Seifert, D Stengel

¹Abt. Unfall- und Wiederherstellungschirurgie, Unfallforschung Greifswald, Ernst-Moritz-Arndt-Universität Greifswald, Sauerbruchstrasse, 17475, Greifswald. uli.schmucker@uni-greifswald.de

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Road traffic crashes are a growing global health crisis, disproportionately affecting low-income countries. Urgent action is needed to address this preventable epidemic and reduce related deaths and disabilities.

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Area of Science:

Public Health
Trauma Surgery
Global Health

Context:

Road traffic crashes represent a significant global health burden, particularly in low and middle-income countries (LMICs).
LMICs bear a disproportionate share of fatalities despite lower vehicle ownership.
Disability-adjusted life years lost due to road injuries are projected to increase significantly by 2030.

Purpose:

To review current data on road traffic crash (RTC) mortality and morbidity.
To characterize the nature of RTCs in LMICs.
To examine evidence-based road safety interventions.

Summary:

Developing nations account for 48% of motorized vehicles but 91% of annual road traffic fatalities.
Road crash injuries are a leading cause of disability and are projected to become the third leading cause by 2030.
This review highlights the urgent need for global collaboration to combat road traffic injuries.

Impact:

This article serves as a critical call to action for surgeons and global health organizations.
It emphasizes the potential for preventing and treating road traffic injuries, framing them as a curable epidemic.
Highlights the need for increased focus and resources on road safety interventions in LMICs.