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2018
DOI: 10.1590/1413-785220182602185837
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Incidence of Pedestrian Traffic Injury in São Paulo, Brazil, in 2016

Abstract: Objective:Globally, more than 1.2 million people die from traffic accidents each year. In order to reduce the rate of traffic accidents and their subsequent social consequences in Sao Paulo, Brazil, the aim of this study was to characterize pedestrian victims of traffic accidents and occurrences. Methods:This is a cross-sectional, quantitative, descriptive and retrospective epidemiological study of 2723 pedestrians injured in traffic accidents during 2016 in Sao Paulo. Results:Of the total sample, 37.3% partic… Show more

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“…In this period, there is an increased flow of school children through the streets due to the end of classes and workers who have left their work activities. It is possible that in this period, serious accidents occur, often related to traffic without congestion, providing higher car speeds and consequently greater impact [17,18]. According to data analyzed, there is little relation between accidents and use of alcohol and illicit drugs, with only 2.5% of pedestrians using alcohol and 0.4% using illegal drugs.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…In this period, there is an increased flow of school children through the streets due to the end of classes and workers who have left their work activities. It is possible that in this period, serious accidents occur, often related to traffic without congestion, providing higher car speeds and consequently greater impact [17,18]. According to data analyzed, there is little relation between accidents and use of alcohol and illicit drugs, with only 2.5% of pedestrians using alcohol and 0.4% using illegal drugs.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…However, it must be remembered that car accidents represent a great social and financial psychological impact. About 7 billion dollars are spent annually in Brazil due to pre-hospital, rehabilitation and removals from work activities with victims of traffic accidents [18]. All negative outcomes can be avoided through awareness and education in traffic.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…A UTI é o local ideal para tratamento de vítimas de politraumatismos, uma vez que ela oferece equipamentos e pessoal altamente treinado, para lidar com as necessidades complexas e variadas deste tipo de paciente. O tratamento depende das lesões específicas que foram sofridas e podem incluir cirurgia, medicações para controlar a dor ou evitar infecções, e terapia física ou ocupacional para recuperar a função perdida (MARTINES, et al, 2018).…”
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“…Os acidentes de trânsito ou acidentes de transportes terrestre (ATT) são causas importante de morbimortalidade, representando a principal causa de morte no mundo entre pessoas de 15 a 29 anos (Martines, Araujo, Rodrigues & Armond, 2018). O ministério da Saúde classifica os ATT como episódios de causas externas evitáveis e não intencionais, sendo considerado um fenômeno multifatorial que promove diversas consequências.…”
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