Citation

Andrian J. Cah. Sociol. Demogr. Med. 1992; 32(4): 305-348.

Vernacular Title

La violence routiere chez les jeunes de 15 a 24 ans.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1992, Centre de Sociologie et de Demographie Medicales)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

1300240

Abstract

During the last decade, the annual number of deaths by road accident in France was approximatively 10,000 whose 3,000 aged 15-24. Road accidents were, and remain, the first cause of death among youngsters and young adults, preceding suicide. Since the early 70's, public authorities were aware of the problem and laws and regulations were implemented, aimed at curbing the disastrous trend. Some results were obtained, but the situation is far from satisfactory. Social, economic, psychological conditions of modern society are favouring road violence, which is today among the most acute public health issues, as far as the young are concerned. Road accidents vary according to the age of the young. Moreover, its rate varies according to the region within the country.