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 Digital Desk: To reduce traffic-related deaths and injuries, the World Health Organization (WHO) has published international recommendations for decision-makers regarding the usage of helmets.

Experts from the Indian Institute of Technology co-wrote the recommendations (IIT). It contains guidelines for powered two- and three-wheeler riders wearing helmets.

 

According to the rules, helmets should cover the entire rider's face and be securely fastened to provide the greatest level of safety.

 

According to the WHO, correctly secured full-face helmets can minimize fatal injuries by up to 64% and brain injuries by up to 74%.

 

According to Dr. Nhan Tran, WHO's director of safety and mobility, the use of high-quality helmets frequently lags behind the rapid growth of powered two- and three-wheeled vehicles in many developing nations.

 

"Pedestrians, especially in developing nations, are frequently exposed to danger because to insufficient infrastructure. With the rapid proliferation of motorcycles, scooters, bicycles, and e-bikes, it is imperative that riders wear life-saving helmets. These guides (guidelines) outline what is effective in saving lives and are based on successful activities and empirical data, according to Dr. Tran.

 

According to PTI, powered two- and three-wheelers were involved in over 30% of all crash fatalities reported to the UN body for health care and 43% of all traffic fatalities in the WHO South-East Asian Region.

 

The international organisation for health also released recommendations for pedestrian security.

According to IIT Delhi experts, pedestrians are among the most vulnerable road users worldwide.

 

According to the aforementioned experts, pedestrian deaths increased more rapidly between 2013 and 2016 than all other types of traffic-related mortality. However, it appeared that many poor nations severely under reported pedestrian fatalities.

 

According to Geetam Tiwari, a professor at IIT Delhi, approximately 30% of all fatalities resulting from traffic accidents in India are pedestrian-related.

 

According to Tiwari, the percentage of pedestrian fatalities in some of the nation's largest cities can reach 60% of all fatal traffic accidents.

 

The researcher from IIT Delhi went on to identify further efforts that can dramatically increase pedestrian safety, including enhancing the road environment, bolstering legislation, and enforcement, as well as initiatives to inform drivers and influence their behaviour.






 

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