The aims of the Study Group were to assess recent developments in traffic safety in both industrialized countries, to analyse current trends in accident prevention, and to suggest new approaches for further progress. The Study Group was also requested to examine, as possible new approaches for the future, the strong integration of all previously sectoral approaches, the problem-orientated design of safety measures and programmes, and the potential for progress of decentralized policies. The role of the health sector, both as a partner in multisectoral cooperation for traffic safety at the national and local levels, and as an advocate for protection is also considered. Annexes are given on: (1) the development of a community based accident prevention programme; (2) an overview of policies on road traffic safety in selected developed countries; and (3) safety problems and policy trends in selected developing countries.
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