Road Traffic Injuries: An Emerging Problem in Nepal

Authors

  • Nilambar Jha BP Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Dharan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31729/jnma.449

Abstract

Road traffic injuries kill about 3000 people and 30000 are injured and disabled for life every day. Developing
countries account for 90% of global road traffic deaths. In Nepal, as per estimates of morbidity and mortality
for 1998-1999, injury contributed 9% to total mortality and was the third leading cause with road traffic
accidents occupying eighth position in overall ranking. Therefore, the epidemic of road traffic injuries in
Nepal is still in its early stage. However, it threatens to grow exponentially unless immediate action is taken.
Here, an attempt is made to review the recent publications in this field.

Key Words: Injury, Road Traffic Injury, Road Traffic Accidents.

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Published

2005-10-01

How to Cite

Jha, N. (2005). Road Traffic Injuries: An Emerging Problem in Nepal. Journal of Nepal Medical Association, 44(160). https://doi.org/10.31729/jnma.449

Issue

Vol. 44 No. 160 (2005)

Section

Review Article

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