@visionzerovancouver.ca thanks for this update. I'm unable to join but appreciate your post!
90% of incidents like this are preventable. It is really up to the city to act on
- better road infrastructure
- well-lit intersections
- separate lanes for different vehicle speeds
Thank you for everyone who showed up today!
"Every 6 seconds, someone dies from a physical injury. Road accidents, falls, violence, disasters. Over 5 million people annually."
Posted this as part of my #PSA on #WorldTraumaDay (yesterday).
cf. OG post https://tech.lgbt/@Crissy/115392139776622447
Today's World Trauma Day. Not talk therapy; the kind that happens in 6 seconds. Every 6 seconds, someone dies from a physical injury. Road accidents, falls, violence, disasters. Over 5 million people annually. World Trauma Day started in 2011 in New Delhi after 400 people were dying daily in traffic accidents. The goal: raise awareness about emergency care & trauma systems that work. What haunts me: Road deaths are the leading cause of death for people aged 15-29. Young people who should be building lives, not ending them on pavement. 90% of road deaths happen in middle & low-income countries. India accounts for 11% of global road deaths. 53 crashes every hour. These deaths are preventable. What helps: Learn basic life support. Keep 1st aid kits accessible. Don't drive distracted, drunk, or exhausted. Wear helmets. Use seatbelts. Support better road infrastructure. Demand well-lit intersections. Push for separate lanes for different vehicle speeds. Trauma isn't inevitable. It's a policy failure
Vision Zero Vancouver
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