Samenvatting
Many people know that malaria is a major global problem; one that takes 1.2 million lives per year. What most people do not realize, however, is that road traffic injuries (RTIs) cause just as many deaths each year. In fact, the RTI epidemic may be even more severe than malaria because for each fatality, there are at least 20 serious injuries, many producing life-long disabilities. But road traffic injuries have not yet captured the world’s attention, although almost every-one has been touched by road crashes. What explains this situation? (Author/publisher)