Road safety in low- and middle-income countries: Role of police strike

• Authors: Kehinde O Ogunyemi, Babcock University; David O Alao, Babcock University; Eteete M Adam, Babcock University; Chenchita Malolan, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; Oluwole Olaomi, National Hospital Abuja
• Journal Title: Journal of Global Health
• Volume: Volume 12
• Publisher: Edinburgh University Global Health Society | 2022-11-08
• Type of Work: Article | Final Publisher PDF
• Publisher DOI: http://doi.org/10.7189/jogh.12.03070
• Subjects: Health Sciences, Public Health; Health Sciences, Medicine and Surgery
• Keywords: police strike; countries; income

Abstract

Road traffic injuries (RTIs) constitute a significant global health burden responsible for 1.35 million deaths and 50 million disabilities annually [1]. Also, RTIs are the leading cause of death among children and young adults aged 5-29 years, worldwide [1]. Low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) continue to be disproportionately impacted by the burden of RTIs and deaths [1]. Currently, the proportion of RTIs and deaths in LMICs is estimated at over 90% of the global burden and projected to further increase by 80% over the next decade, unless necessary and timely actions are taken at national, and global levels [1].