Fatal injuries from road traffic accidents surged in underdeveloped countries, highlighting WHO's alarming predictions.
Worldwide, the number of people killed in road traffic accidents is estimated to be 1.3 million, with other 50 million injured each year. More than 85 % of these casualties and 96 % of the total child death rate occur in underdeveloped countries. According to the WHO, road traffic deaths are predicted to increase by 83 % in underdeveloped countries, and to decrease by 27 % in developed countries over the next 20 years.
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