Global Status Report on Road Safety

Global Status Report on Road Safety

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Published: 2009

Total Pages: 12

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Approximately 1.3 million people die each year on the world's roads, and between 20 and 50 million sustain non-fatal injuries. The Global status report on road safety is the first broad assessment of the road safety situation in 178 countries, using data drawn from a standardized survey. The results show that road traffic injuries remain an important public health problem, particularly for low-income and middle-income countries. Pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists make up almost half of those killed on the roads, highlighting the need for these road users to be given more attention in road safety programmes. The results suggest that in many countries road safety laws need to be made more comprehensive while enforcement should be strengthened. The Global status report on road safety results clearly show that significantly more action is needed to make the world's roads safer. [Ed.]


Global Status Report on Road Safety 2015

Global Status Report on Road Safety 2015

Author: World Health Organization

Publisher: World Health Organization

Published: 2015-12-17

Total Pages: 338

ISBN-13: 9241565063

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"The Global status report on road safety 2015, reflecting information from 180 countries, indicates that worldwide the total number of road traffic deaths has plateaued at 1.25 million per year, with the highest road traffic fatality rates in low-income countries. In the last three years, 17 countries have aligned at least one of their laws with best practice on seat-belts, drink-driving, speed, motorcycle helmets or child restraints. While there has been progress towards improving road safety legislation and in making vehicles safer, the report shows that the pace of change is too slow. Urgent action is needed to achieve the ambitious target for road safety reflected in the newly adopted 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development: halving the global number of deaths and injuries from road traffic crashes by 2020. Made possible through funding from Bloomberg Philanthropies, this report is the third in the series, and provides a snapshot of the road safety situation globally, highlighting the gaps and the measures needed to best drive progress."--Publisher's description.


World Report on Road Traffic Injury Prevention

World Report on Road Traffic Injury Prevention

Author: Marjorie Peden

Publisher: DIANE Publishing

Published: 2008-09

Total Pages: 67

ISBN-13: 1437904068

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Every day thousands of people are killed and injured on our roads. Millions of people each year will spend long weeks in the hospital after severe crashes and many will never be able to live, work or play as they used to do. Current efforts to address road safety are minimal in comparison to this growing human suffering. This report presents a comprehensive overview of what is known about the magnitude, risk factors and impact of road traffic injuries, and about ways to prevent and lessen the impact of road crashes. Over 100 experts, from all continents and different sectors -- including transport, engineering, health, police, education and civil society -- have worked to produce the report. Charts and tables.


Global status report on road safety 2023

Global status report on road safety 2023

Author: World Health Organization

Publisher: World Health Organization

Published: 2023-12-12

Total Pages: 96

ISBN-13: 924008651X

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The Global status report on road safety 2023 shows that the number of annual road traffic deaths has fallen slightly to 1.19 million. The report shows that efforts to improve road safety are having an impact, and that significant reductions in road traffic deaths can be made if proven measures are applied. Despite this, the price paid for mobility remains too high. Road traffic injuries remain the leading killer of children and young people aged 5-29 years. More than half of fatalities occur among pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists, in particular those living in low and middle-income countries. Urgent action is needed if the global goal of at least halving road traffic deaths and injuries by the year 2030 is to be achieved.


Global Status Report on Road Safety 2013

Global Status Report on Road Safety 2013

Author: World Health Organization. Violence and Injury Prevention

Publisher: World Health Organization

Published: 2013

Total Pages: 316

ISBN-13: 9241564563

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This report provides legislation data last updated in 2011 and fatality data updated for 2010.


Global Status Report on Road Safety 2018

Global Status Report on Road Safety 2018

Author: World Health Organization

Publisher: World Health Organization

Published: 2019-01-10

Total Pages: 424

ISBN-13: 9241565683

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The Global status report on road safety 2018 launched by WHO in December 2018 highlights that the number of annual road traffic deaths has reached 1.35 million. Road traffic injuries are now the leading killer of people aged 5-29 years.The burden is disproportionately borne by pedestrians cyclists and motorcyclists in particular those living in developing countries. The report suggests that the price paid for mobility is too high especially because proven measures exist. Drastic action is needed to put these measures in place to meet any future global target that might be set and save lives.


European Status Report on Road Safety

European Status Report on Road Safety

Author: Francesco Zambon

Publisher: WHO Regional Office Europe

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 174

ISBN-13: 9289041765

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This report presents the status of road safety in the WHO European Region and provides a baseline assessment of how far 49 countries have come in implementing the recommendations of the World Report on Road Traffic Injury Prevention. In the Region, road crashes result annually in 120,000 deaths, 2.4 million injuries and a great economic burden, which may be up to 3% of a country's gross domestic product. Road traffic injuries are the leading cause of death among people 5-29 years old. Vulnerable road users such as pedestrians, cyclists and users of motorized two-wheelers constitute 39% of all road traffic injury fatalities, with pedestrians being more at risk in the eastern part of the Region. Countries differ greatly in mortality rates for road traffic injuries; the average in low- and middle-income countries is twice that in high-income countries. Countries policy responses in providing road safety for their citizens have differed. This report proposes the following areas of action: narrow the gap between countries with the lowest and highest mortality rates; provide better protection for vulnerable road users; develop a well-resourced multisectoral road safety strategy in each country; design and enforce comprehensive legislation; and develop and implement healthier transport policies. In addition, country profiles on the current status of road safety are presented for the 49 participating countries.


The Asia–Pacific Road Safety Observatory’s Indicators for Member Countries

The Asia–Pacific Road Safety Observatory’s Indicators for Member Countries

Author: Asian Development Bank

Publisher: Asian Development Bank

Published: 2022-06-01

Total Pages: 85

ISBN-13: 9292693565

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This report prepared by an Asia–Pacific Road Safety Observatory (APRSO) taskforce analyzes how improving crash and accident data collection can better protect lives on the region's roads. It looks at the type of data countries should prioritize and explains why bolstering data quality would help reach targets of halving road injuries and deaths. The report considers how other regions share crash statistics. APRSO recommends collecting aggregated data that can be used to analyze trends and set strategic priorities. In presenting a sample questionnaire for countries, the report shows that generating robust data and analysis is key to improving actions and policies on road safety for the region.


The Global Burden of Disease

The Global Burden of Disease

Author: Colin Mathers

Publisher: World Health Organization

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 156

ISBN-13: 9241563710

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The global burden of disease: 2004 update is a comprehensive assessment of the health of the world's population. It provides detailed global and regional estimates of premature mortality, disability and loss of health for 135 causes by age and sex, drawing on extensive WHO databases and on information provided by Member States.--Publisher description.


Global status report on physical activity 2022

Global status report on physical activity 2022

Author: World Health Organization

Publisher: World Health Organization

Published: 2022-10-19

Total Pages: 132

ISBN-13: 9240059156

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An advocacy brief calling for stronger multisectoral action to promote and enable more physical activity through provision of supportive environments, accessible programmes and sustained communication campaigns in all communities. It provides global guidance on priority actions and is suitable for use by advocates, government and non-government organizations.