Spatial analysis of driving accidents leading to deaths related to motorcyclists in Tehran.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Traffic accidents are one of the main causes of death and disability, causing annual deaths of 1.23 million and tens of millions injured people worldwide. Meanwhile, a significant proportion of the deaths and injuries caused by traffic accidents occur among motorcyclists. According to the world health organization's 2015 report, about 25% of deaths from traffic accidents occur in motorists. In Iran, a significant proportion of deaths and injuries result from traffic accidents among motorcyclists, especially in passages within the cities. According to traffic police, about 25% of deaths and 50% of injuries in traffic accidents of Tehran are reported among motorcyclists. Therefore, due to the importance of this issue, the spatial factors influencing the incidence of motorcycl

SUBMITTER: Saadat S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6543188 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature