The Hindu·3 min read·medium
Road deaths have declined globally since 1990 except in poorer countries, study finds
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A study in Lancet Public Health indicates that while global road fatalities have declined by over 30% since 1990, progress is stagnant in low-income countries. High-income nations benefit from better safety infrastructure, whereas poorer regions struggle with rapid urbanization and lack of safety regulations.
Road deaths are declining in the U.S. and worldwide, but lower-income countries aren't experiencing much of the improvement, according to a study published Monday.
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