Fatores associados ao óbito infanto-juvenil por acidentes de trânsito em rodovias federais brasileiras
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: The aim is to estimate the prevalence and factors associated with mortality among children and adolescents on Brazilian federal highways in 2022. An epidemiological cross-sectional study based on secondary data related to traffic accidents occurring on Brazilian federal highways. The exposure variables included gender, age group, federative unit, accident type, vehicle type, victim's position, accident cause, time of occurrence, day of the week, and weather conditions at the time of the accident. The outcome was death. A descriptive analysis with proportions and confidence intervals, chi-square test, and logistic regression analysis was conducted to identify factors associated with death. The measure of association was the odds ratio (OR). The highest proportions of accident-related deaths were in the South and Southeast regions of the country. Accidents that occurred in the Northeast region, under weather conditions partially affecting visibility, involving motorcycles or mopeds and bicycles, increased the likelihood of mortality among children and adolescents. Reducing traffic accident mortality in children and adolescents should consider regional differences, with education and enforcement actions focusing on the main factors associated with death in this age group.
Source: Ciência & Saúde Coletiva
Institution: Universidade Federal de Campina Grande
Language: Portuguese
Topic: Traffic and Road Safety
Subfield: Safety, Risk, Reliability and Quality
Field: Engineering
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4416104809