Road safety is global public health problem. Over a million people are killed each year on the world’s roadways; over 3,000 die each day, and tens of millions more are injured. WHO dedicated World Health Day 2004 to road traffic safety, with participation from over 132 countries. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is a strong partner with WHO in developing and implementing interventions to reduce motor vehicle injuries. No single organization can face such challenges alone. Accordingly, we must collaborate as global partners to achieve better health, higher safety standards, and more efficient transportation systems. The 2004 WHO/World Bank World Report on road Traffic Injury Prevention provides guidance on how to achieve greater success in the global effort to reduce traffic and has been a key factor in mobilizing political will to address this neglected problem. (Author/publisher)
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