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Epidemiological characteristics of deaths from road traffic accidents in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: a study based on traffic police records (2018–2020)
IntroductionRoad traffic accidents are a major cause of fatal and nonfatal injuries, causing permanent disabilities, and other indirect health...
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Walking against traffic and pedestrian injuries in the United Kingdom: new insights
BackgroundStudies from Finland and Taiwan have shown that walking against traffic was beneficial for reducing pedestrian crashes and fatalities. This...
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Road hazard: a systematic review of traffic injuries following recreational cannabis legalization
PurposeAcute cannabis use is associated with impaired driving performance and increased risk of motor vehicle crashes. Following the Canadian Cannabis...
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Numerical modelling of traffic-induced dynamic loading on a two-story residential building
BackgroundThis paper presents a numerical modelling procedure of dynamic loading due to traffic on a two-story residential building. In develo**...
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From parents to children: associations of traffic risks with impulsivity, family relationships and serotonin transporter genotype
Road traffic injuries are the leading cause of death for young adults, and parents play a major role in sha** their traffic behaviour. Higher...
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Road Traffic Injuries and the Built Environment in Bogotá, Colombia, 2015–2019: A Cross-Sectional Analysis
Nine in 10 road traffic deaths occur in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Despite this disproportionate burden, few studies have examined...
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Self-reported cycling behavior and previous history of traffic accidents of cyclists
BackgroundCyclists are vulnerable traffic users and studying the cycling behavior of professional and elite cyclists, their previous history of...
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Prevention of “bygone futures” due to road traffic injuries in children
Road traffic injuries remain one of the common and leading causes of death among children and adolescents till the age of 19 years. Road safety is...
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A comparative analysis of road and vehicle qualities as factors of road traffic carnage in Nigeria
Background and objectiveCarnage on roads is a growing concern in Nigeria. Over 27 persons, equivalent to more than 4 families, die daily from road...
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Joint effects of traffic-related air pollution and hypertensive disorders of pregnancy on maternal postpartum depressive and anxiety symptoms
BackgroundAmbient air pollution has been linked to postpartum depression. However, few studies have investigated the effects of traffic-related NO x ...
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Shock index to predict outcomes in patients with trauma following traffic collisions: a retrospective cohort study
PurposeTaiwan, which has a rate of high vehicle ownership, faces significant challenges in managing trauma caused by traffic collisions. In Taiwan,...
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ProjectDRIVE: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial to improve driving practices of high-risk teen drivers with a traffic violation
BackgroundTeen drivers with a traffic violation are at increased risk for crashes and crash-related injuries; however, most parent-focused...
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Spatial and temporal analysis of road traffic crashes and ambulance responses in Lagos state, Nigeria
BackgroundSub-Saharan African countries, Nigeria inclusive, are constrained by grossly limited access to quality pre-hospital trauma care services...
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Long-Term Exposure to Traffic Noise and Risk of Incident Cardiovascular Diseases: a Systematic Review and Dose-Response Meta-Analysis
While noise pollution from transportation has become an important public health problem, the relationships between different sources of traffic noise...
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Interobserver variability in preclinical assessment of collision variables following traffic accidents
PurposeTraffic accidents persist as a leading cause of death. European law mandates the integration of automatic emergency call systems (eCall). Our...
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Traffic light alarming signs are indispensable prerequisites for fruitful endoscopic third ventriculostomy
BackgroundEndoscopic third ventriculostomy (ETV) is a satisfying neuro-endoscopic journey in candidates with preoperatively predicted higher success...
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Medications and traffic accidents involving older drivers: do Spanish primary healthcare physicians know enough?
BackgroundOur aim was to evaluate Spanish family doctors’ knowledge about medications that increase the risk of traffic accidents involving older...
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Statistical Analysis of Toxicological Data of Victims of Traffic Accidents in Galicia (Spain)
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is a very common behavior in our environment and a serious problem for public health. On the one...
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Substance use and type of Road Traffic Injury in Mexico City
Limited data are available in Mexico on the prevalence of alcohol and drug use and the possible differences in their effects on types of road traffic...
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Facilitators and barriers to collaboration between pre-hospital emergency and emergency department in traffic accidents: a qualitative study
BackgroundDeath caused by traffic accidents is one of the major problems of health systems in low- and middle-income countries. Rapid handover of the...
