Citation

Sicard A. Bull. Acad. Natl. Med. 1994; 178(6): 1069-1073.

Vernacular Title

L'accident de la route n'est pas une fatalite.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1994, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

7994581

Abstract

Doctors can play an essential role in the epidemiology of road accidents. Problems of vision are important and require new legislation as a result of recent studies. Fatigue, drowsiness and falling asleep among driver is recognized in approximately 30% of cases. Better information should take into account recent surveys underlining the frequency of this problem. The taking of licit or illicit drugs is a non-negligible factor in the loss of control of a vehicle during prolonged journeys, and is particularly aggravated by alcohol. Users, of whom there are many in France according to statistics, should be better informed about the risks, both by clear warnings on containers and by the prescribing doctors. Of all causes of accidents, those that are about to be discussed are among the most frequent. Their prevention should diminish road mortality, a veritable national scourge.

Language: fr