Concern collision data not reflecting scale of injuries
New data from the HSE suggests that the number of serious injuries on Irish roads is significantly higher than official police and road safety statistics indicate. Health advocates are calling for better data integration between hospitals and law enforcement to improve road safety policy.
Why it matters
Accurate injury data is essential for effective public policy, infrastructure investment, and road policing strategies.
The scale of serious injuries on Irish roads may be far greater than official collision figures suggest, according to new data from the HSE.
The article presents a discrepancy in data and includes perspectives from both health advocates and the need for improved policy.
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