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Assessing quality of existing data sources on road traffic injuries (RTIs) and their utility in informing injury prevention in the Western Cape Province, South Africa

The aim of this study was to assess whether the quality of the RTI data collected by the South African Police Service (SAPS) and mortuaries was sufficient for determining the burden of RTIs in the Western Cape province, and for implementing and monitoring road safety interventions.

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Main Author: Chokotho, Linda Carolyn
Other Authors: Matzopoulos, Richard
Format: Thesis
Language:English
Published: Department of Public Health and Family Medicine 2014
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Summary:The aim of this study was to assess whether the quality of the RTI data collected by the South African Police Service (SAPS) and mortuaries was sufficient for determining the burden of RTIs in the Western Cape province, and for implementing and monitoring road safety interventions.