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Citation

Gwynne JF. N. Zeal. Med. J. 1977; 85(581): 83-88.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1977, New Zealand Medical Association)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

266646

Abstract

Fatal road accidents which have occurred in Otago between 1971 and 1975 have been studied. The series represents approximately 5% of the national toll. The main purpose of the study has been to analyse background data with a view to discovering causative factors leading to prevention. The study confirms the importance of alcohol, low seat-belt usage, speed, and youth as significant factors. The importance of the driver environment is also highlighted. The analysis shows a low incidence of alcohol among motor cyclists. There were a significant number of pre-school age pedestrian deaths in the series. Only six cyclists were killed in the five-year period.

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