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TitelRoad traffic accidents in Zimbabwe, influencing factors impact and strategies  
AuteurM.P. Muvuringi
InstellingKIT - Royal Tropical Institute
AfdelingDevelopment, Policy and Practice
OpleidingMaster in International Health (MIH)
Jaar2012
UitgeverKIT - Royal Tropical Institute [etc.]
PlaatsAmsterdam
Pagina'six, 62
OrganisatiesKIT - Royal Tropical Institute, VU - Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
OnderwerpInfrastructure, Transport and Urban Development
Trefwoordendisasters and emergencies, infrastructure, health, human security
RegioEast Africa
LandZimbabwe
SamenvattingZimbabwe has comprehensive road network linking the different parts of the country and providing access to neighbouring countries for imports and exports. The country is experiencing an increase in motorisation while roads have deteriorated resulting in increased road accidents. This study seeks to improve understanding of road traffic injuries (RTIs) and their impact as an agenda for public health. It highlights that RTIs are a safety problem and an equity public health issue. The perceived risk of fatal RTIs exceeds all other risks in the country (Andrews, 2011). The productive age group is mostly affected with more males dying than females. This study is based on peer reviewed and grey literature. An active search for informal and formal information about RTIs was done. The Safe Systems Approach framework was adapted with some components from the Commission of Social Determinants of Health. Zimbabwe’s key risk factors that contribute to RTIs include reckless driving, violation of traffic laws, damaged vehicles, and bad roads. The country has basic legislation for road safety that needs to be reviewed, e.g., speed limits are faster than the global recommendations. There is inadequate enforcement of existing road safety laws, corruption and poor data collection and recording. Those injured face challenges to access health care. Accurate RTI data collection and recording is needed for designing strategies and understanding RTIs risks. Research should be done to establish knowledge gaps on RTIs. Public transport should be improved to achieve road safety for passengers. Country should establish universal national health insurance to improve access to health care.  
TaalEngels
CategorieResearch
Soort documentMaster thesis
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