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11 articles for “road traffic fatalities”
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Study of Road Traffic Accident (RTA) Fatalites Coming for Autopsy in FAAMCH, Barpeta, Assam
Abstract: Analysis of fatal road traffic accident cases in medico-legal autopsies, present study was conducted in the department of forensic medicine, FAAMC, Barpeta Assam from 1st January 2015 to 31st December 2015. The study was undertaken upon 210 victims of road traffic accident cases, who died due to various injuries, and were autopsied at Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed Medical College. Most of the accidents occurred in the afternoon hours and there was …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Toxicology · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 30–33 Read article
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Assessment of Road Traffic Accidents among Children in Addis Ababa City, Ethiopia; A Retrospective Record Review
Abstract: Road traffic injuries are major causes of death and disability worldwide, with a disproportionate number of occurrences in developing countries particularly in school-age children. The aim of this study is to assess the magnitude and factors associated with road traffic accidents among children in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Retrospective record review was conducted to assess road traffic accidents among children of Addis Ababa from records of all sub cities of Addis …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 3, Issue 3, 2014 · pp. 25–36 Read article
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Study of Railway Fatalities in Barpeta, Assam
Abstract: Indian railway is one of the largest railway networks in the world. Although the fatalities are less than the road traffic accidents, railway accidents have a major impact in victims’ lives. A total of 58 cases of death due to railway incidences were studied in the dept. of forensic medicine, FAAMCH, Barpeta, Assam, during the years 2015 and 2016. The demographic patterns including injuries, time of death and causes of …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Toxicology · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 16–20 Read article
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Road Accidents among Adolescents
Abstract: A systematic investigation will provide dynamic understanding about the road accidents, incidence, causes and actions for traffic safety among adolescents according to demographic and clinical data on all accident victims admitted age between 12 and 20 years. There were 257 (95.2%) males and 13 (4.8%) females. There were 12 (4.4%) deaths, 9 (75%) due to traumatic brain injuries [1]. Due to vast mechanization of today’s world, youngsters have been provided …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 15–21 Read article
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Patterns of Death Due to Cardiac Injuries in the Barpeta District of Assam
Abstract: Cardiac trauma is a leading cause of death all over the world. It occurs mostly due to motor vehicular accidents. The objectives of this study was to study the demographic pattern of death due to cardiac injuries in Barpeta district of Assam, India, in the year 2014. During this period, a total number of 514 medicolegal autopsies were conducted; of which 188 were trauma-related deaths. Among this, 34 cases had …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 23–27 Read article
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Assessment of Traffic Accident at Baghdad Urban Area
Abstract: Road safety is a priority concern and it is one of the major issues in the planning for intelligent transportation system. Traffic fatalities in Iraq can be considered as the major cause of death rather than the terrorist operations for the last few years according to Central Statistical Organization of the Ministry of Interior. In this investigation, the data of Central Statistical Organization related to traffic accidents for the years …
Published in Trends in Transport Engineering and Applications · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 30–35 Read article
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Safe Travel: Road Accident Analysis, Severity Prediction, and Safe Route Mapping
Abstract: Road accidents pose a significant threat to public health, resulting in millions of injuries and fatalities annually. With an estimated 1.2 million lives lost and 20 to 50 million people injured each year, the escalating trend of traffic accidents demands urgent attention. To address this issue, specialists utilize advanced algorithms such as random forests to analyze historical road crash data, aiming to predict accident hotspots. By identifying patterns and trends …
Published in Journal of Remote Sensing & GIS · Vol. 15, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 39–44 Read article
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Advanced Helmet Recognition System with Integrated Number Plate Detection for Enhanced Traffic Monitoring Using Deep Learning
Abstract: This study focuses on the crucial problem of non-adherence to traffic regulations, particularly with the compulsory use of helmets by motorcyclists. Motorcycle accidents have a greater mortality rate compared to other types of accidents, indicating a need for a more effective enforcement strategy. Current procedures depend on traditional techniques where traffic officers manually observe traffic rule infractions through patrols and monitoring CCTVs, requiring substantial labor and time resources. The inherent …
Published in International Journal of Electrical and Communication Engineering Technology · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 9–18 Read article
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Driver Observation and Automatic Braking System Using Arduino
Abstract: Autonomous braking systems and driver observation are two important developments in car safety technology that are intended to reduce accidents brought on by tired drivers. An eye blink sensor has been incorporated in the device. The sensors recognize an eye blink automatically once the driver starts the engine. This gadget displays the sensor's output so that it may be compared to the Arduino. The eye blink sensor gets a signal …
Published in Journal of Microcontroller Engineering and Applications · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 28–33 Read article
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Investigation of Locational and Non-locational Factors Influencing Crash Severity: A Developing World Perspective
Abstract: Traffic crash is one of the major causes of mortality and injuries in Bangladesh. This study provides multiple crash data reviews over four consecutive years, starting from 2016 to 2019 of Chittagong City Corporation. This analysis is intended to assess the impacts of various parameters on the severity of traffic crashes. The study technique consists of several phases. This research provides a broad description of the variables in the first …
Published in Trends in Transport Engineering and Applications · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 30–46 Read article
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Advanced Eye State Analysis for Bus Driver Fatigue Detection
Abstract: By using this method, we want to increase road safety by reducing the number of accidents caused by drowsy driving. The automatic identification of driving weariness is handled by this technology, which is based on optical data and artificial intelligence. We locate, track, and look at the driver's face and eyes to measure PERCLOS (% of eye closure) with Soft Max for the neural transfer function. Driver fatigue is one …
Published in Trends in Opto-electro & Optical Communication · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 33–37 Read article