According to the latest report of the world health organization (who) on road safety, road traffic injuries currently is the leading cause of death among children and young people aged 5 to 29 years. In General, under the wheels of the vehicles die every year 1.35 million.
More than half of all traffic accidents occur among pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists.
the Risk of death due to road accidents was three times higher in low income than in countries with high income levels. In addition, up to 50 million people get a traffic accident with non-fatal outcomes, which lead to human suffering and significant economic losses.
"the Majority of deaths and injuries from road accidents can be prevented using proven and tested strategies," notes Dr. tedros adhanom Gebreyesus, who Director-General.
a fortnight in Stockholm will be held the official meeting of Ministers and senior officials from more than 100 countries, which will discuss new steps to reduce deaths and injuries resulting from road traffic accidents by 2030.
"This conference will give the world the opportunity to adopt a new agenda to radically reduce the death toll on our roads and to rethink how we can ensure access to safe and affordable transport systems for all", - concluded the head of the who.
