[HTML][HTML] The burden of road traffic crashes, injuries and deaths in Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Objective To estimate the burden of road traffic injuries and deaths for all road users and
among different road user groups in Africa. Methods We searched MEDLINE, EMBASE …
among different road user groups in Africa. Methods We searched MEDLINE, EMBASE …
A time for action: opportunities for preventing the growing burden and disability from musculoskeletal conditions in low-and middle-income countries
D Hoy, JA Geere, F Davatchi, B Meggitt… - Best Practice & Research …, 2014 - Elsevier
Musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions cause an enormous global burden, and this is
dramatically increasing in developing countries, particularly due to rapidly ageing …
dramatically increasing in developing countries, particularly due to rapidly ageing …
Estimating the global incidence of traumatic brain injury
OBJECTIVE Traumatic brain injury (TBI)—the “silent epidemic”—contributes to worldwide
death and disability more than any other traumatic insult. Yet, TBI incidence and distribution …
death and disability more than any other traumatic insult. Yet, TBI incidence and distribution …
Road safety research in the context of low-and middle-income countries: Macro-scale literature analyses, trends, knowledge gaps and challenges
Road users in low-and middle-income countries (LMICs) are overrepresented in road
trauma statistics. Despite the relative success of many high-income countries (HICs) in …
trauma statistics. Despite the relative success of many high-income countries (HICs) in …
Prevalence and pattern of road traffic accidents among commercial motorcyclists in the Central Tongu District, Ghana
Background. The World Health Organisation estimates that 1.35 million people die as a
result of road traffic crashes. Motorcycles as a means of transport are increasingly becoming …
result of road traffic crashes. Motorcycles as a means of transport are increasingly becoming …
Severity of motorcycle crashes in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Objective: Motorcycles are a common mode of transportation in low-and middle-income
countries. Tanzania, in particular, has experienced an increased use of motorcycles in the …
countries. Tanzania, in particular, has experienced an increased use of motorcycles in the …
[HTML][HTML] Helmet wearing in Kenya: prevalence, knowledge, attitude, practice and implications
AM Bachani, YW Hung, S Mogere, D Akunga… - Public health, 2017 - Elsevier
Objectives In light of the increasing prevalence of motorcycles on Kenyan roads, there is a
need to address the safety of individuals using this mode of transport. Helmet use has been …
need to address the safety of individuals using this mode of transport. Helmet use has been …
Traumatic brain injury in Africa in 2050: a modeling study
Background and purpose Our aim was to provide estimates of traumatic brain injury (TBI) in
2050 for the African population by region, sex and age strata. Methods A literature search …
2050 for the African population by region, sex and age strata. Methods A literature search …
[PDF][PDF] Road traffic injuries
Road traffic injuries (RTIs) are the leading cause of unintentional injuries, accounting for the
greatest proportion of deaths from unintentional injuries. They are the leading cause of injury …
greatest proportion of deaths from unintentional injuries. They are the leading cause of injury …
[HTML][HTML] An epidemiological study of road traffic accidents in Guilan Province, Northern Iran in 2012
Z Mohtasham-Amiri, S Dastgiri… - Bulletin of Emergency …, 2016 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Objective: To determine the epidemiological characteristics of the road traffic injuries (RTIs)
in Guilan province, northern Iran. Methods: This study was a cross-sectional study which …
in Guilan province, northern Iran. Methods: This study was a cross-sectional study which …