Citation

Chao TC, Khoo JH, Poon WN. Ann. Acad. Med. Singapore 1984; 13(1): 96-101.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1984, Academy of Medicine, Singapore)

DOI

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PMID

6517512

Abstract

In 1981, there were 43,142 road traffic accidents in Singapore resulting in 12,755 casualties with 273 deaths. The fatality rate is calculated at 6.79 per 10,000 vehicles, a figure that is high when compared with developed countries but low in comparison within the surrounding region. Various measures have been taken by the Government to lower this figure; by education, legislation, persuasion and law enforcement. The latest legislation is the seat belt law. The result of a survey on the effect of this has shown an appreciable reduction in injuries sustained.