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Global Road Traffic Fatalities Highlight Public Health Crisis

Road traffic fatalities pose a significant public health crisis, particularly in low- and middle-income countries, where over 90% of the 1.19 million annual deaths occur. Despite advancements in other health areas, road deaths have remained stable, highlighting the need for improved safety measures and infrastructure. Experts emphasize the importance of prioritizing road safety to reduce fatalities and injuries globally.

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Road traffic fatalities pose a significant public health crisis, particularly in low- and middle-income countries, where over 90% of the 1.19 million annual deaths occur. Despite advancements in other health areas, road deaths have remained stable, highlighting the need for improved safety measures and infrastructure. Experts emphasize the importance of prioritizing road safety to reduce fatalities and injuries globally.

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The global epidemic of death by cars

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Global Road Traffic Fatalities Highlight Public Health Crisis