Alcohol and Road Traffic Injuries in South Asia: Challenges for Prevention

Among the one million people killed on the roads during 2000, nearly 75% died in developing countries of the world, about half of them in Asia. This article reports on a selective examination of road traffic injuries (RTIs) in the region which shows that they are the second or third leading cause of death in the 5 - 44 years old age group. In addition, the increase in direct and indirect health risk associated with alcohol usage has been well-documented. Alcohol is a major risk factor for RTI as it impairs judgment and increases the possibility of involvement in other high risk behaviors (e.g., speeding, violating traffic rules). With the recognition that road safety needs to focus on reducing drinking and driving, many high-income countries have designed and implemented programs to address these problems. The authors conclude that it is important to change present strategies and undertake mechanisms to reduce drunk driving in South Asia.

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• Authors:
  • Gururaj, G
• Publication Date: 2004-12

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Pagination: pp 713-718
• Serial:
  • Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons-Pakistan
  • Volume: 14
  • Issue Number: 12
  • Publisher: College of Physicians and Surgeons-Pakistan
  • ISSN: 1022-386X

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Age groups; Crash injuries; Drunk driving; Fatalities; High risk drivers; Prevention; Risk analysis; Safety programs
• Geographic Terms: South Asia
• Subject Areas: Highways; Safety and Human Factors; Security and Emergencies; Society; I83: Accidents and the Human Factor; I84: Personal Injuries;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01010598
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Nov 28 2005 9:11AM