Citation

Bacchieri G, Barros AJ. Rev. Saude Publica 2011; 45(5): 949-963.

Affiliation

Instituto Federal Sul-rio-grandense, Pelotas, RS, Brasil.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2011, Faculdade de Higiene e Saude Publica)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

21953026

Abstract

The paper describes the situation of road traffic accidents in Brazil since 1998, when a new Brazilian traffic law was approved, up to the year 2010. A review of both academic and non-academic literature was carried out, including journals (both indexed and non-indexed), technical reports, author searches, searches in paper reference lists and direct contact with researchers. The main problems related to road traffic accidents in Brazil identified were the increase in the absolute number of deaths and in the mortality rates, a rapid increase in the number of motorcycles, and drink & driving. Influent authors in the field and centers of expertise were identified. Some potential solutions are presented by the authors, who suggest that the public offices related to traffic regulation and control are not taking suitable measures for control and reduction of road traffic accidents.

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