Abstract

ALFARO-BASSO, Daniel. Health concerns and social of the accidentality in land transport. Rev. perú. med. exp. salud publica [online]. 2008, vol.25, n.1, pp.133-137. ISSN 1726-4634.

The traffic accidents are a worldwide public health problem. In Peru between 2000 and 2006 have killed 18 879 personas, three of every four were male and 16.7% are under 18 years. This article reviews the associate factors with lethality and measures to reduce it, the national statistics and what has been done to address this problem.

Keywords : Traffic accidents; Transport service; Seat belts; Peru.

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