Motor vehicle traffic crashes as a leading cause of death in the United States, 2002.

Author(s)
Subramanian, R.
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Abstract

In 2002, motor vehicle traffic crashes were the leading cause of death for every age 3 through 33. Because of the young lives consumed, motor vehicle traffic crashes ranked 3rd in terms of the years of life lost, i.e., the number of remaining years that the person is expected to live had they not died, behind only cancer and diseases of the heart. The table (overleaf) shows the ten leading causes of death by age group in 2002. The age groups reflect categories of interest to NHTSA in terms of Child-Restraint Programs (Toddlers, Infants and Young Children), New Drivers (Youth and Young Adults), Other Adults and the Elderly. (Author/publisher)

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Library number
C 30629 [electronic version only]
Source

Washington, D.C., U.S. Department of Transportation DOT, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA, 2004, 2 p.; NHTSA Research Note ; January 2005 / DOT HS 809 831

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