The road 'kill' factor

Each year, the number of deaths and disabilities due to road accidents escalates. Strangely, this is most marked in Africa, where ownership of motor vehicles is among the lowest in the world. Using a variety of sources, the author investigates.

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Journal
Human Science Research Council SA
Published
2026-07-01
DOI
https://doi.org/10.14749/32856578
Primary Topic
Traffic and Road Safety
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The road 'kill' factor

Human Sciences Research Council
Human Science Research Council SA
Traffic and Road Safety
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The road 'kill' factor

Human Sciences Research Council
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Abstract

Each year, the number of deaths and disabilities due to road accidents escalates. Strangely, this is most marked in Africa, where ownership of motor vehicles is among the lowest in the world. Using a variety of sources, the author investigates.

Human Science Research Council SA
Good health and well-being
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Traffic and Road Safety
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