Preventable deaths following road traffic collisions in Botswana: A retrospective review

Mpapho Joseph Motsumi,Gezahen Ayane, Morapedi Kwati,Kaone Panzirah-Mabaka,Michael Walsh

Injury（2021）

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Abstract

•Sixty-eight percent (68.2%) of road traffic collision deaths in Botswana are considered preventable.•The majority of deaths (45%, n=384/909) occurred at the scene.•Head injury in combination with haemorrhagic shock was the commonest cause of death at 47.3% (n=430/909).

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Avoidable deaths,Preventable deaths,Road traffic crashes,Road traffic fatalities

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