Medical and socioeconomic aspects of road traffic accidents
Annals of King Edward Medical College. 2006; 12 (2): 310-311
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ABSTRACT
Road traffic accidents leave medical and social repercussions on families and individuals involved. Moreover, it is saddening that the most vulnerable are from the youth and middle age groups. This deprives the society of much needed and precious human resources. Hence, the mean which was originally designed to serve mankind has become a means of destruction, cause of disability and sometimes death. The medical profession has to assume a key role not only in the management of the injured, but also in the prevention of accidents and road safety measures. In order to reduce the incidence of road accidents it is important to establish an efficient organizational set-up, highlight the role of mass-transit, periodic checkup of the vehicle for its road worthiness and education of masses with the hope that they will adhere to the rules while on road
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IMEMR (Mediterrâneo Oriental)
Assunto principal:
Fatores Socioeconômicos
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Acidentes de Trânsito
Limite:
Humanos
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Ann. King Edward Med. Coll.
Ano de publicação:
2006
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