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Road builders must put people first to curb epidemic of death and injuries

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Created: Sunday, 20 May 2012 11:14
Published: Sunday, 20 May 2012 11:14
Written by The Guardian
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The piece below contains some interesting social data and should be the basis of growing discussion, research and debate.

Road builders must put people first to curb epidemic of death and injuries

"Road crashes are one of the most disturbing global health problems of our time. A staggering 3,500 people die on the roads daily. Worldwide road crashes are now the No 1 cause of death and debilitating injuryamong young people and they disproportionately affect the poor, with nine out of 10 deaths occurring in low- and middle-income countries.

Perhaps the most distressing aspect of this is that many of these deaths are both predictable and preventable. We know where people are most likely to die on the roads, how these crashes happen and – crucially – how to treat the root causes of the problem.

Yet, across the world, millions of schoolchildren, families, workers and farmers risk their lives on a daily basis simply by travelling on dangerous roads."

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