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Two innovative Brazilian programs relating to road safety prevention. A case study.
Leandro Piquet Carneiro1, Linamara Rizzo Battistella2
1MSc, PhD. Economist and Professor, International Relations Institute, Universidade de São Paulo (USP), São Paulo (SP), Brazil.
Sao Paulo Medical Journal = Revista Paulista De Medicina
|September 12, 2019
Summary
Two Brazilian road safety programs significantly reduced traffic deaths through collaborative public policy. These initiatives demonstrate effective strategies for preventing noncommunicable diseases and promoting healthier lifestyles.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Road Safety Policy
- Noncommunicable Disease Prevention
Background:
- The World Health Organization (WHO) emphasizes preventing noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) and reducing road traffic deaths, aligning with Sustainable Development Goal 3.4.
- Global efforts focus on implementing best practices to combat NCDs and enhance road safety.
Observation:
- Two Brazilian road safety programs, the São Paulo Traffic Safety Movement and the Safe Life Program of Brasília, were presented at the 2017 WHO Global Conference.
- These programs employed collaborative models involving government and civil society to achieve road safety objectives.
Findings:
- Brasília's program reduced traffic-related deaths by 35% in 2017.
- São Paulo avoided 7,600 traffic-related deaths in the same year.
- Both programs demonstrated efficacy in reducing mortality and injury from traffic violence.
Implications:
- These initiatives represent innovative public policies addressing health issues linked to external causes, such as traffic violence and alcohol consumption.
- The success of these programs highlights the potential for replication in other Brazilian cities and contexts.
- Effective road safety interventions are crucial for reducing disability-adjusted life years and preventing NCDs.
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