New York data reveal substance use in 44% of pedestrian deaths
A study from the New York State Department of Health reveals that 44% of pedestrian deaths in the state involved the use of alcohol or drugs. Researchers emphasize that pedestrian substance use is an overlooked factor in public safety compared to drunk driving.
Why it matters
Identifying the role of substance use in pedestrian fatalities is essential for developing more effective public health and safety interventions.
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Add as preferred source Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain In New York state, 44% of pedestrian deaths involved alcohol or drug use by the pedestrian, according to a retrospective analysis published online in the journal Injury Prevention . Pedestrian injuries are the seventh-leading cause of injury-related death in New York state. There are approximately 15,000 pedestrian injuries annually, of which 3,000 require hospitalization.
Most public safety campaigns focus on drinking and driving, whereas pedestrian substance use and impairment are relatively neglected issues.
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