Burden of road traffic injuries and related risk factors in low and middle-income Pacific Island countries and territories: a systematic review of the scientific literature (TRIP 5).

ABSTRACT:

Background

In Pacific Island countries and territories, the burden of road traffic injuries and their attendant risks are considered significant but are poorly quantified. As with other low and middle-income countries, understanding the epidemiology of road traffic injuries in Pacific countries is critical to informing sustainable research and policy initiatives aimed at reducing this burden.

Methods

We undertook a systematic review and critical appraisal of the relevant epidemiological literature between January 1980 and December 2010, using key search strings for incidence and aetiological studies focusing on RTIs in less resourced Pacific countries.

Results

Nineteen studies were identified. The majority were descriptive and were unable to provide population-based e

SUBMITTER: Herman J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3490885 | biostudies-literature | 2012 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature