Citation

Andreasson R. J. Traffic Med. 1984; 12(1): 2-8.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1984, International Association for Accident and Traffic Medicine)

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Abstract

In this discussion of road traffic accidents as a public health problem, the following topics are addressed: the introduction of the concept traffic medicine; the man, the vehicle, and the environment--three components in one system; the responsibility of the public health departments; epidemiological analysis; the protection of car occupants; the unprotected road users; why regulations demand the use of injury reducing equipment; the medical requirements for drivers; first aid at the scene of an accident; and the design of a road traffic safety program.

Language: en

Keywords

Drivers; Epidemiology; Laws; Safety programs; Traffic safety; Vehicle safety; Pedestrian safety; Traffic crashes; Public health; Diseases and medical conditions; Restraint systems; Occupant restraint; First aid; Automotive medicine; Vehicular safety