Role of commercial drivers in motor vehicle related injuries in Ghana
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Role of commercial drivers in motor vehicle related injuries in Ghana.
INTRODUCTION In many low income countries, commercial vehicles are the major source of motorized transport. Drivers of such vehicles may be an important focus for road safety efforts. AIMS An estimation of the percentage of motor vehicle related injuries that involved commercial vehicles in Ghana was sought. The knowledge, attitude, and practices of commercial drivers with regards to road saf...
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عنوان ژورنال: Injury Prevention
سال: 1999
ISSN: 1353-8047
DOI: 10.1136/ip.5.4.268