Mortalidade por acidentes de trânsito no Brasil (2000–2016)

Aquino, Érika Carvalho de; Antunes, José Leopoldo Ferreira; Neto, Otaliba Libânio de Morais

doi:10.11606/s1518-8787.2020054001703

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“…Other studies identify differences in the risk of road traffic injuries and deaths according to regions and to population size. A decline in deaths was observed in the South and Southeast regions and in cities with large populations, while a rise was found in the Northeast and Midwest regions, and in small, countryside towns as well 3 . Those differences can be explained by the decentralization of traffic regulation enforcement, which was transferred from state level to municipal level.…”

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“…Although the mortality rates have been stable in state capitals, there is an upward trend in smaller towns, with great variability in rates among the states 3 .…”

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“…More accentuated decreases were found in the South and Southeast regions, which might be explained by a more efficient implementation of the CTB, as exemplified by a better enforcement of speed limits and the prohibition of driving under the influence of alcohol 13 . Also important were improvements in street infrastructure, a better fiscalization of mandatory safety items (seatbelts, child safety features), the use of ABS brakes, and more traffic education campaigns 3,18 .…”

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“…That, however, has occurred in an unequal manner in recent decades. Each state capital has undergone traffic enforcement decentralization 3,19 , but only 28.6% of the smaller towns (not capitals) have undergone similar changes 3 . The most affected states are in the North and Northeast regions, which have a large number of poor towns with less ability to enforce regulations and inspect traffic 3 .…”

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“…Globally, pedestrians and cyclists correspond to approximately one fourth of the fatal victims of road traffic injuries 2 . In Brazil, road traffic injuries cause approximately 40,000 deaths each year, and the country ranks 5th in number of deaths 3 . If we include the seriously injured, the number of victims is over 150,000/year 4 .…”

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Road traffic injuries and deaths and the achievement of UN Sustainable Development Goals in Brazil: results from the Global Burden of Disease Study, 1990 to 2019

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Cardoso

et al. 2022

Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop.

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Introduction: Brazil ranks 5th in the number of deaths due to road injuries. This study aimed to analyze mortality and disabilities resulting from road injuries in Brazil, and to assess the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) target of reducing deaths due to road injuries by 50% by 2030. Methods: This descriptive and exploratory study used the estimates from the Global Burden of Disease 2019: indicators of mortality, premature deaths, and disabilities according to sex, age group, and type of transport for 1990, 2015, and 2019. Time trends in mortality rates from 1990 to 2019 were assessed, and a projection for 2030 was calculated, applying a linear regression model. Results: Deaths due to road injuries were 44,236 in 1990, and 44,529 in 2019, representing a 43% reduction in mortality rates. The highest rates were in the North, Northeast, and Midwest regions of Brazil, in males and young adults. A 77% reduction was observed in mortality rates for pedestrians and an increase of 53% for motorcyclists and of 54% for cyclists during the period. In terms of motorcycle road injuries, the mortality rate for men increased from 7.3/100,000 (1990) to 11.7/100,000 inhabitants (2019). The rates of premature deaths and disabilities were also higher for men when compared to women. Amputations, fractures, spinal cord injuries, and head trauma were the main types of road injuries. The projections for 2030 show that Brazil might not reach the SDG target. Conclusions: Despite the decline in mortality rates, the 2030 Agenda's target might not be achieved.

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“…Although the mortality rates have been stable in state capitals, there is an upward trend in smaller towns, with great variability in rates among the states 3 .…”

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confidence: 99%