| Autor: |
R R, Tiwari, G B, Ganveer |
| Rok vydání: |
2009 |
| Předmět: |
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| Zdroj: |
Indian journal of public health. 52(4) |
| ISSN: |
0019-557X |
| Popis: |
A cross sectional study was conducted among 423 victims of road traffic accidents reporting to Indira Gandhi Medical College, Nagpur for treatment during 1999-2000. Data was collected on pre-designed proforma by interview technique. Majority of the victims were male (85.8%) and of 18-37 years (74%); 64.5% of the subjects were consuming alcohol regularly and 5.9% were drug abusers; 43.7% and 10.2% had visual and hearing impairment respectively; 43.5% were not having any driving experience and 74.4% of the victims with two wheelers were not using any helmets at the time of accidents. Findings highlight the need for sustained health education and enforcement of traffic laws. |
| Databáze: |
OpenAIRE |
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