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Road traffic injuries leading cause of fatalities among 10-24 year-olds

Posted on May 14, 2012

Among young people aged 10-24 years old, traffic injuries are the leading cause of death worldwide. Outdoor air pollution, largely caused by motor vehicles, is another leading cause of death. The problem is most pronounced in developing countries.

Posted in NewsTagged developing world, fatalities, injuries, pollution, safety, traffic

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