ROAD TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES

This publication represents the report of a World Health Organization (WHO) International Conference on Road Traffic Accidents in Developing Countries which was convened in Mexico City, at the invitation of the Government of Mexico, from the ninth to the thirteenth of November 1981. The objectives of the Conference were: to exchange experience and information on the nature of the road accident problems in developing countries and to identify the various areas of concern; to consider to what extent methods developed for the prevention of road traffic accidents in developed countries can help in the formulation and implementation of measures appropriate to the requirements of developing countries; to promote awareness among governments of the public health consequences of road traffic accidents and to encourage interested authorities to implement desirable countermeasures, with special reference to the health aspects of the problem; and to define basic priniciples for the formulation of road safety policies at national and international levels. Contents of this report are as follows: Introduction; Road safety and transport policy development; Development and improvement of national reporting systems; Behaviour and education; Screening and training; The road environment; Safety factors in the design of vehicles; Appropriate technology for protection against injuries; Alcohol and other drugs; Legislation and enforcement; Organization and management of road safety programmes; The role of public health authorities; and International cooperation.

  • Corporate Authors:

    World Health Organization

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  • Publication Date: 1984

Media Info

  • Features: Appendices;
  • Pagination: 36 p.

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Filing Info

  • Accession Number: 00399042
  • Record Type: Publication
  • Source Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
  • Report/Paper Numbers: Tech Rpt Ser 703, HS-038 246
  • Files: HSL, TRIS, USDOT
  • Created Date: Aug 31 1985 12:00AM