Study of epidemiology of road traffic accidents

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dc.contributor.authorGoyal, Mohiten_US
dc.contributor.authorDobhal, Dhananjayen_US
dc.contributor.authorSayana, Ashutoshen_US
dc.contributor.authorDobhal, Salylen_US
dc.contributor.authorGoyal, Adityaen_US
dc.date.accessioned2019-12-02T10:07:52Z
dc.date.available2019-12-02T10:07:52Z
dc.date.issued2018
dc.description.abstractBackground: Road traffic accidents (RTAs) have emerged as an important public health issue which needs to be tackled by a multi-disciplinary approach. The trend in RTA injuries and death is becoming alarming in countries like India. The number of fatal and disabling road accident happening is increasing day by day and it is a real public health challenge for all the concerned agencies to prevent it. This article is intended to create awareness among the health professionals about the various modalities available to prevent road accidents and also to inculcate a sense of responsibility towards spreading the message of road safety. Materials and methods: This was a prospective study of 230 patients between April 2016 to December 2017 reporting at General surgery, Orthopedics and Neurosurgery Department in Government Doon Medical College, Dehradun. Both indoor and OPD patients were included in this study. Data was gathered using a self-administered questionnaire with closed ended questions being addressed to the participants. Results: Total of 230 accident victims was included in this study. Among them, 195 (85%) were males and 35 (15%) were female. Out of 230 respondents, 180 (78.26%) were involved in the accidents on normal working days, 30 (13.04%) of the accidents occurred during weekends and 4 (8.70%) on public holidays, Speeding 50 (21.74%) was one of the most significant personal factor associated with RTAs. Alcohol intoxication 35(15.22%), reckless driving 45 (19.57%) and tiredness of the driver 30 (13.04%) are the important personal factors associated with RTAs. Mohit Goyal, Dhananjay Dobhal, Ashutosh Sayana, Salyl Dobhal, Aditya Goyal. Study of epidemiology of road traffic accidents. IAIM, 2018; 5(4): 23-28. Page 24 Conclusion: Most countries have a multidisciplinary approach to traffic planning and road design. It is done by psychologists, engineers, doctors, sociologists, vehicle experts, etc., in India; road traffic is still a civil engineering issue. Lessons can be learnt from the eminent guidelines and good practices for good behavior on the roads practiced in developed countries where safety, orderliness, and discipline are ingrained in the citizens, come what may. Mere celebration of the annual Road Safety Week during the first week of January does not serve any purpose. Drivers should learn to show consideration and respect to co-vehicle drivers and pedestrians so that our roads become safer.en_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsAssistant Professor, Department of General Surgery, Government Doon Medical College, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, Indiaen_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsSenior Resident, Department of General Surgery, Government Doon Medical College, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India,dhananjaydr@yahoo.co.inen_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsProfessor and Head, Department of General Surgery, Government Doon Medical College, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, Indiaen_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsStudent at Spartan in Medicine, Foundation year, Spartan University, St. Luciaen_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsStudent - Class 12th, Brightlands School, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, Indiaen_US
dc.identifier.citationGoyal Mohit, Dobhal Dhananjay, Sayana Ashutosh, Dobhal Salyl, Goyal Aditya. Study of epidemiology of road traffic accidents. International Archives of Integrated Medicine. 2018 Apr; 5(4): 23-28en_US
dc.identifier.issn2394-0026
dc.identifier.issn2394-0034
dc.identifier.placeIndiaen_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/186901
dc.languageenen_US
dc.publisherEducational Society for Excellenceen_US
dc.relation.issuenumber4en_US
dc.relation.volume5en_US
dc.subjectRoad traffic accidenten_US
dc.subjectEpidemiologyen_US
dc.subjectDehradunen_US
dc.titleStudy of epidemiology of road traffic accidentsen_US
dc.typeJournal Articleen_US
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