| Impact of the effect of economic crisis and the targeted motorcycle safety programme on motorcycle-related accidents, injuries and fatalities in Malaysia. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 15814371 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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In 1997, a Motorcycle Safety Programme (MSP) was introduced to address the motorcycle-related accident problem. The MSP was specifically targeted at motorcyclists. In addition to the MSP, the recent economic recession has significantly contributed to a reduction of traffic-related incidents. This paper examines the effects of the recent economic crisis and the MSP on motorcycle-related accidents, casualties and fatalities in Malaysia. The autocorrelation integrated moving average model with transfer function was used to evaluate the overall effects of the interventions. The variables used in developing the model were gross domestic product and MSPs. The analysis found a 25% reduction in the number of motorcycle-related accidents, a 27% reduction in motorcycle casualties and a 38% reduction in motorcycle fatalities after the implementation of MSP. Findings indicate that the MSP has been one of the effective measures in reducing motorcycle safety problems in Malaysia. Apart from that, the performance of the country's economy was also found to be significant in explaining the number of motorcycle-related accidents, casualties and fatalities in Malaysia. |
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Authors:
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T H Law; R S Radin Umar; S Zulkaurnain; S Kulanthayan |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: International journal of injury control and safety promotion Volume: 12 ISSN: 1745-7300 ISO Abbreviation: Int J Inj Contr Saf Promot Publication Date: 2005 Mar |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2005-04-07 Completed Date: 2005-07-21 Revised Date: 2009-12-11 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 101247254 Medline TA: Int J Inj Contr Saf Promot Country: Netherlands |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 9-21 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Road Safety Research Center, University Putra Malaysia, UPM Serdang, Selangor. lawteik@eng.upm.edu.my |
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Accidents, Traffic
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mortality*,
prevention & control Economics* Government Programs Humans Malaysia / epidemiology Models, Statistical Motorcycles* Safety* Wounds and Injuries / etiology*, mortality*, prevention & control |
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