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  • Public Health
  • Pediatrics
  • Injury Prevention

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  • Road traffic injuries (RTIs) pose a significant threat to school-going children.
  • Medical science alone cannot address the complexities of pediatric RTIs.
  • Vulnerability of children in traffic necessitates broader societal engagement.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the inadequacy of medical interventions in solving pediatric RTIs.
  • To advocate for a multi-stakeholder initiative to address road safety for children.
  • To emphasize the need for improved road conditions and accident prevention strategies.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of the persistent problem of pediatric RTIs.
  • Identification of contributing factors including societal attitudes and policy neglect.
  • Conceptual framework for a comprehensive, countrywide, multi-stakeholder initiative.

Main Results:

  • Pediatric RTIs are a persistent issue linked to industrialization and increased motorization.
  • Current efforts are insufficient due to a lack of comprehensive, collaborative action.
  • There is an urgent need for dedicated capacity building for immediate and transport care.

Conclusions:

  • Effective prevention of pediatric RTIs requires a societal, not just medical, approach.
  • A unified, countrywide strategy involving all stakeholders is essential.
  • Investment in training and infrastructure for immediate and specialized care is critical.