An Analysis Of Head Injury In Fatal Motorized Two-Wheeler Accidents And Its Association With Compliance With The Traffic Laws In A City In Central India
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Road traffic accident, Motorized two-wheelers, Head injury, Helmet, Compliance with the lawAbstract
In developing nations, road traffic accident is the leading cause of mortality for people under the age of 50. 80,000 people die in road accidents every year, accounting for 13% of all deaths worldwide. The motorized two-wheelers are one of the most common mode of transport in India. Skull fracture is the most common type of head injury in fatal motorized two-wheeler accidents. Creating an effective enforcement campaign with targeted compliance rates, combined with a well-planned public awareness campaign, can increase compliance and save thousands of lives. Motorized Two-Wheelers should be subject to strict speed control regulations.The government should imply rules for increasing safety features in the Motorized Two-Wheelers, particularly of the cheaper ones. The sale and purchase of the used Motorized Two-Wheelers should be regulated through proper channels. Periodic testing of the Motorized Two-Wheelers should be made mandatory. In this study, we analyzed the head injuries sustained in fatal motorized two-wheeler accidents as seen in postmortem examination of the fatalities due to the mentioned cause. We hope that the results of this study contribute valuable insights which would further help in formulating necessary policies and work towards to a safer community by helping in reducing the toll of motorized two-wheeler accidents.
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