Effectiveness of interventions for preventing road traffic injuries: A systematic review in low-, middle- and high-income countries.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Road traffic collisions (RTCs) are the primary cause of death, which usually occur during the most crucial years of life, resulting in significant damage to health, society, and the economy. A wide variety of strategies and policies have been implemented around the world to minimize injuries and fatalities resulting from RTCs. This study aimed to systematically evaluate the effectiveness of interventions to reduce road traffic injuries (RTIs) in low-, middle-, and high-income countries.

Methods

The researchers looked for articles in many databases (PubMed, Web of Science, Google Scholar, Scopus, Embase, PsycInfo, OpenGrey, EconLit, IMEMR, AIM, Cochrane Injuries Group's specialized register, Transport Research International Documentation (TRID), Transportation Rese

SUBMITTER: Akbari M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11620428 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature