Road traffic injuries to foreigners in the People's Republic of China, 2000-2008 |
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| Authors: | Zhang Xujun Xiang Huiyun Wheeler Krista K Smith Gary A Stallones Lorann |
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| Affiliation: | aSoutheast University Injury Prevention Research Institute, Southeast University, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China;bThe Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, OH, USA;cThe Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH, USA;dColorado Injury Control Research Center, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO, USA |
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| Abstract: | Introduction: China's rapid motorization has resulted in significant challenges in road safety. Method: Using official national statistics, this study examines road traffic injuries (RTIs) experienced by foreigners in China. The number of foreigners entering China has increased 2.4 times over the study period, from 10.16 million in 2000 to 24.33 million in 2008. Results: From 2000- 2008, the number of road traffic fatalities among foreigners similarly increased 2.5 fold, including 49 fatalities reported in 2008. Nonfatal RTIs during this same time frame increased by a magnitude of 1.8 (126 nonfatal injuries in 2000 to 223 in 2008). Conclusions: This study suggests that the total number of foreigners working or visiting China each year who suffer fatal and nonfatal road traffic injuries is relatively low. Impact on Industry: This study provided evidence suggesting that foreigners visiting or working in China face a relatively low risk of road traffic injuries. |
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| Keywords: | Road safety China Passenger Foreign visitors |
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