Online ISSN: 2515-8260

Dynamics of road traffic accident and traumatic injury in south India: Cross sectional study

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Madhu Vardhana T1 , Shanmugam K2 , Selvakumar R3 , Kagne RN4

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Background: Road Traffic Accident (RTA) is described as "an occurrence that takes place on a route or street open to public traffic; resulting in one or more individuals being hurt or killed, when at least one moving vehicle is involved”. The rapid growth of individualised means of transportation, the mix of slow- and fast-moving cars, a lack of roadside discipline, drunk driving, and cell phone usage while driving are the main contributors to RTA in our nation

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