| Pedestrian traffic fatalities in Southwestern Croatia. | |
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PMID: 19138017 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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Pedestrians are often considered the most vulnerable group of road users. The aim of our study was to analyze the forensic aspects of pedestrian traffic fatalities in Rijeka region. We analyzed pedestrian fatalities in a 5-year period (2002-2006), which included 44 fatally injured pedestrians examined at the Rijeka Institute of Forensic Medicine. The male:female ratio was 1:1. The median age was 57 (ranging from 2-95), with 66% aging over 60 and 89% aging over 40. The least of the accidents happened in July and during weekend. Almost 65% of the fatally injured pedestrians were sober (0.00 g/kg) and 24% had blood alcohol level of more than 1.50 g/kg. Our study showed that pedestrian fatalities in Rijeka region have specific forensic characteristics. These findings suggest the necessity of the specific approach and caution in planning of prevention measures for specific traffic fatalities, in this case pedestrian ones. |
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Authors:
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Alan Bosnar; Valter Stemberga; Drazen Cuculić; Romana Jerković; Miran Coklo |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Collegium antropologicum Volume: 32 Suppl 2 ISSN: 0350-6134 ISO Abbreviation: Coll Antropol Publication Date: 2008 Oct |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2009-01-13 Completed Date: 2009-02-11 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8003354 Medline TA: Coll Antropol Country: Croatia |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 129-31 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Forensic Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Rijeka, Rijeka, Croatia. |
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Accidents, Traffic
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mortality*,
prevention & control Adolescent Adult Aged Aged, 80 and over Alcoholic Intoxication / blood, mortality Cause of Death Child Child, Preschool Croatia / epidemiology Female Humans Infant Male Middle Aged Periodicity Risk Factors Walking / injuries* |
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