Abstract
Road traffic accidents (RTAs) have emerged as an important public health issue which needs to be tackled by multi-disciplinary approach. Road traffic accidents are one of the major causes of death and illness which is preventable. There is tremendous rise in RTAs due to large number of vehicles on roads, rough driving, poor condition of roads, disregards to traffic rules, drunk driving, poor driving skills and lack of public awareness towards safe driving. The trend in RTA injuries and death is alarming in developing countries like India. This study highlights the incidence, etiology and consequences of the road traffic accident.
Keywords: Road traffic accidents, road safety, drunk driving, preventive measures, fatal.
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Corresponding Author
Mirja Tudu
MD (PSM) Associate Professor MGM Medical College Jamshedpur
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v6i9.101
