Samenvatting
Analysis of epidemiologic data of road traffic accidents (RTA) in China was carried out in 1995. Data were gathered from the Traffic Administration Bureau, and Science and Technology daily, then analyzed and discussed. Over 70,000 people died of RTA in 1995. 90% of RTA resulted from drivers' violations of traffic regulations and caused an increase of mortality by 10% compared with that in 1994. In addition, the incidence of RTA from nonprofessional drivers and those without licenses increased by 53.3% and 15.9% respectively. The incidence of RTA and deaths at night increased by 12.8% and 15.1% respectively. The increased rate of mortality was 11% higher than that in daylight. 70% of RTA involved cyclists.