High rates of injured motorcycle drivers in emergency rooms and the association with substance use in Porto Alegre, Brazil: Table 1

Abstract

The prevalence of motorcycle riders among drivers who are victims of TA was alarming. The association of alcohol abuse or dependency and intoxication justify the need for therapeutic interventions specifically targeted to the treatment of drug dependency, as well as public policies directed to prevention of injuries-particularly among recidivist motorcycle riders.

Análise comparativa entre as lesões encontradas em motociclistas envolvidos em acidentes de trânsito e vítimas de outros mecanismos de trauma fechado

“…Em 2006, a população do município de São Paulo foi estimada em 11 milhões de habitantes, com frota de aproximadamente cinco milhões de veículos 6 Tabela 2 -Comparação das variáveis numéricas entre os grupos motocicletas foram colocadas em circulação a cada hora no período em questão 6 . Há alguns estudos em nosso país que chamam a atenção para o mesmo problema e levantam, ainda, a preocupação com o uso de drogas ilícitas e doenças mentais por parte dos motociclistas [15][16][17][18] . Em nosso estudo, pudemos observar que os motociclistas foram as vítimas de trauma fechado mais frequentemente atendidas na sala de emergência, superando em número as vítimas de atropelamento, quedas, acidentes automobilísticos e agressões físicas.…”

Dentofacial injuries in commercial motorcycle accidents in Cameroon: Pattern and cost implication of care

“…[1][2][3][4][5][6] The unavailability of organized urban public transport coupled with strict rules and crackdown on non-road worthy vehicles in Cameroonsince 2010, created a deficiency in urban transport. Hence commercial motorcycle popularly known as bendsikin and okada/achaba in French and English speaking Cameroon respectively has become a com mon means of transportation in major cities in the country.The low cost of purchase, fuel consumption and easy maintenance has continued to favour an increase in motorcycle transportation.…”

Cannabis use, risk behaviours and harms in Brazil: A comprehensive review of available data indicators

“…Some studies investigated the presence of cannabis use among mortality and injury outcomes, although none of these assessed specific associations for related risks. Specifically, studies with traffic accident victims admitted to hospitals in Rio Grande do Sul, São Paulo and Espírito Santo states (n = 273-609) found THC (saliva or blood test) to be present in 4-15% of victims between 2008 and 2013 [124][125][126][127]. Across general injury (i.e., motor-vehicle crashes, violence and falls) admissions in a hospital in São Paulo city (2018/2019), THC was detected in 5% of the blood samples [128].…”