Report reveals accidents are one of the world’s deadliest public health challenges and the crisis is growing
Accidents are the 6th leading cause of death - a global tragedy in need of an international response
Every day, thousands of people across the globe lose their lives and suffer life-changing injuries in entirely preventable accidents. Each life lost or changed is a story cut short or forever altered, a family changed forever, and a community left grieving. At RoSPA, we believe that safety is a fundamental human right - one that should not depend on where you live.
Accidents affect us in all spheres of our lives
"This report presents RoSPA’s most wide-ranging analysis of global accident data to date. Its findings are stark: accidental deaths remain one of the world’s largest public health challenges, and the burden falls overwhelmingly on lower- and middle-income countries. The evidence brings to light the vital need for prevention solutions, keeping people safe from harm and allowing for communities across the world to flourish."
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