With Frederick MubangaROAD traffic injuries are a major public health problem and one of the leading cause of death and injury around the world. Each year nearly 1, 800 people die in Zambia and several more are injured or disabled as a result of road crashes. Predominantly, over 85 percent of road traffic crashes and injuries are caused by human error mostly due to the following identified risk factors; over speeding, use of cell phone while driving, driving and the influence of alcohol and not using the seat-belts among other factors. This week, we highlight the effectiveness of the use of seat-belts and child restraints at saving the lives of vehicle occupants in the event of a crash.Seat-belts and child restraints are extremely effective at saving the lives of vehicle occupants in the event of a crash. Failure to use a seat-belt is a major risk factor for road traffic injuries and deaths among vehicle occupants. An […]
Seat-belt: The Facts
