scholarly journals Injuries from road traffic accidents: is Asir region of Saudi Arabia any different?

Injury Extra ◽  
2010 ◽  
Vol 41 (12) ◽  
pp. 207
Author(s):  
Zaka U. Khan ◽  
Khaled M. Al Asiri ◽  
Javaid M. Iqbal
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Traffic Accidents ◽  
Road Traffic ◽  
Road Traffic Accidents ◽  
Asir Region

scholarly journals Visual Function of Drivers and its Relation to the Occurrence of Road Traffic Accidents in Saudi Arabia

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (B) ◽  
pp. 1016-1020
Author(s):  
Sulaiman Aldakhil ◽  
Godwin Ovenseri-Ogbomo ◽  
Majid Moafa ◽  
Waleed Alghamdi ◽  
Muhammed Alluwimi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Binocular Vision ◽  
Visual Function ◽  
Traffic Accidents ◽  
Road Traffic ◽  
Health Examination ◽  
Road Traffic Accidents ◽  
Good Visual Acuity ◽  
History Of ◽  
Eye Examination

BACKGROUND: The mortality rate due to road traffic accidents (RTA) is significantly high in Saudi Arabia (SA) compared to other countries. The visual function which includes good visual acuity (VA) and binocular vision are very important factors that can contribute to the incidence of RTA. AIM: The aim of this study is to investigate the association between refractive errors (REs) and the RTA in SA. METHODS: A total of 354 participants (mean age 22.67 ± 3.22 years) were recruited randomly to participate in this study from the population of Qassim district. Data collected using the questionnaire included participants’ age, sex, and education level, ocular and medical history, driving history as well as history of RTA. Ocular health examination including VA, RE measurements, and binocular vision function vision was measured and analyzed. RESULTS: The results of this study show that 48.3% of drivers had some form of REs with 3.4% being visually impaired. 217 (61.3%) of participants have had an RTA, and 119 (54.9%) of them have had more than two accidents in the past two years. The findings show no significant association between the occurrence of RTA and uncorrected REs or binocular vision dysfunction. CONCLUSION: Our data showed significantly higher rate of RTA among Saudi drivers which is much higher than any country in the world. The current Saudi regulations for obtaining driving license need to be modified, with implementing a comprehensive eye examination prior to acquiring or renewing drivers’ licenses.

A study on road traffic accidents in Arar, Saudi Arabia

2017 ◽  
Vol 36 (4) ◽  
pp. 451
Author(s):  
MuharibM Alshammari ◽  
NagahM Abo El-Fetoh ◽  
MushrefS Alshammari ◽  
AbdulazizS Alshammari ◽  
AbdulazizM Alsharari ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Traffic Accidents ◽  
Road Traffic ◽  
Road Traffic Accidents

scholarly journals Maxillofacial Injuries Due to Road Traffic Accidents in Saudi Arabia: A Review of Incidence, Demographic Factors & Prevention Strategies

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 1386
Author(s):  
Kamran Bokhari Syed
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Traffic Accidents ◽  
Road Traffic ◽  
Seat Belt ◽  
Demographic Factors ◽  
Traffic Monitoring ◽  
World Health ◽  
Major Public Health Problem ◽  
Road Traffic Accidents ◽  
Maxillofacial Injuries

<p><strong>Background</strong>: World Health Organization has estimated that nearly 25% of all injuries fatalities worldwide are a result of road traffic crashes with 90% of the fatalities occurring in low and middle income countries. Trauma in Saudi Arabia is a major public health problem with increasing rates of mortality and morbidity.</p><p><strong>Objectives</strong>: To review the incidence of maxillofacial injuries due to road traffic accidents in Saudi Arabia and to highlight the etiological factors, the current preventive strategies and suggestions to reduce such injuries.</p><p><strong>Material and Methods</strong>: This review was conducted through literature search over a period of 25 years. The key words included in the search include road traffic injuries, maxillofacial trauma, Saudi Arabia. The search was conducted through search engines and which included Google, science direct, pub med. A total of 56 reference articles and web pages were reviewed. 31 of these references are cited in this review. The demographic factors involved in road traffic accidents, the existing legislation in the country as cited in the literature, primary care system and recent advances in management are highlighted in this review article.</p><p><strong>Conclusion</strong>: Trauma is a preventable cause of death, morbidity, depression and unemployment. Simple measures such as seat belt legislation, traffic monitoring, creation of awareness among youth will significantly bring down loss of lives. This will create a better society to live and enjoy life.</p>

scholarly journals Patterns of injury detected by pan-computed tomography after road traffic accidents: retrospective review from a trauma center in Saudi Arabia

2018 ◽  
Vol 38 (4) ◽  
pp. 245-250 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ali Al Orf ◽  
Khawaja Bilal Waheed ◽  
Aftab Ahmed Baig ◽  
Khaled Saleh Mohammad ◽  
Mohamed Nasr El Sirafy ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Computed Tomography ◽  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Retrospective Review ◽  
Trauma Center ◽  
Traffic Accidents ◽  
Road Traffic ◽  
Road Traffic Accidents ◽  
Patterns Of Injury

Road Traffic Accidents in Saudi Arabia

1987 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 352-352 ◽  
Author(s):  
Syed A. Hussain ◽  
Abdul A. A. Choudhary ◽  
Abdul Basit A. Latif
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Traffic Accidents ◽  
Road Traffic ◽  
Road Traffic Accidents

scholarly journals The Impacts of Climate Change on Road Traffic Accidents in Saudi Arabia

Climate ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (9) ◽  
pp. 103 ◽  
Author(s):  
Md. Mazharul Islam ◽  
Majed Alharthi ◽  
Md. Mahmudul Alam
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Traffic Accidents ◽  
Motor Vehicle ◽  
Road Traffic ◽  
Annual Data ◽  
Road Traffic Accidents ◽  
Impact Of Climate Change ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Impacts Of Climate Change

The potential costs of road traffic accidents (RTAs) to society are immense. Yet, no study has attempted to examine the impact of climate change on RTAs in Saudi Arabia, though RTA-leading deaths are very high, and the occurrence of climatic events is very frequent. Therefore, this study aims to assess the impact of climate change on RTAs in Saudi Arabia and to recommend some climate change mitigation and adaptation policies to make roads safe for all. This study employed annual data from 13 regions of Saudi Arabia, from 2003 to 2013. The data were analyzed on the basis of panel regression models—fixed effect, random effect, and the pooled ordinary least square. The findings show that temperature, rainfall, sandstorms, and number of vehicles were statistically and significantly responsible for RTAs in Saudi Arabia in the study period. This study also found that RTAs both inside and outside cities significantly caused injuries, but only RTAs inside cities significantly caused death. Furthermore, the death from RTAs injuries was found to be statistically significant only for motor vehicle accidents. The findings will assist policymakers in taking the right courses of action to mitigate the negative impacts of climate change through understanding climate influence on RTAs.

Road traffic accidents in Saudi Arabia

Public Health ◽  
1994 ◽  
Vol 108 (1) ◽  
pp. 27-34 ◽  
Author(s):  
N.J. Shanks ◽  
M. Ansari ◽  
D. Ai-Kalai
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Traffic Accidents ◽  
Road Traffic ◽  
Road Traffic Accidents
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