road traffic accidents
A global campaign to reduce the burden of road traffic accidents (RTA)
Are you interested to join a group to launch this campaign?
It is estimated that 1.2 million people are killed on roads every year and up to 50 million more are injured. For everyone killed, injured, or disabled by RTA, there are countless others deeply affected by the cost of prolonged medical care, loss of a family bread winner, or the extra funds needed to care for the people with disabilities.
RTA survivors, their families, friends, and other care givers often suffer adverse social, physical, and psychological effects. If the current trends continue, the number of people killed and injured on the world’s roads will rise by more than 60% by 2020.
It is time for us to act.
Some of the tried and tested measures to reduce RTAs
Avoiding over-speeding and following speed limits
Avoiding drunken driving
Using helmets by two-wheeler drivers
Using seat belts and child restraints in cars
Improving visibility, appropriate headlights and road lightings
If we act today, we may save a life or prevent a fatal injury tomorrow.
Death and the impact of injuries can be prevented with first aid treatment, if treated immediately. The first hour after the trauma is called the “golden hour.” If proper first aid is given, road accident victims have a greater chance of survival and see significantly reduction in the severity of their injuries.
