3A.003 Road traffic and drowning mortality in an African country: a 30-year period

Abstract

per 100,000 per year respectively. The highest incidence rate of fatal was recorded as 21.89(95%CI;09.35-51.25) along with the age group 60 years and the highest incidence of non-fatal was recorded as 2702.51 (95% CI;2618-2789) along with the age group from 25 to 59 years. The fatal and non-fatal rates were significantly higher among males 22.79(16.32-31.85) compare to females 6.03 (3.17-11.47) and urban 16.00(9.99-25.63) compare to rural areas 13.47(09.19-19.74). The highest rate of fatal and nonfatal injury occurred in day time between 9.00am-12:00pm and 12.0pm-15.00pm respectively. Usage of seatbelts was 2.1% among the drivers and only 28% motorcyclists used helmets. Talking with mobile phone was 4.50% and drug addicted was 3.8% among driver and motorcyclist at the time of accident. Conclusion The magnitude of fatal and non-fatal RTIs was remarkably high in Bangladesh. People aged 25 to 60 years were the most vulnerable group. Learning Outcome A country-specific strategy and interventions are needed to reduce road traffic injury burden in Bangladesh.