Wiley, Tropical Medicine and International Health, 5(2), p. 445-460
DOI: 10.1046/j.1365-3156.1997.d01-296.x
Wiley, Tropical Medicine and International Health, 5(2), p. 445-460, 1997
DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-3156.1997.tb00167.x
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Motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of death in adolescents and young adults worldwide. Nearly three-quarters of road deaths occur in developing countries and men comprise a mean 80% of casualties. This review summarizes studies on the epidemiology of motor vehicle accidents in developing countries and examines the evidence for association with alcohol.