1. Which age group tops the number of road traffic deaths worldwide? Why?

Question

Look at the diagram carefully and answer the following.

Source: WHO Global Burden of Disease Project, Version 1 (2002)

1. Which age group tops the number of road traffic deaths worldwide? Why?

2. Give some inference on the striking difference between the number of road accident deaths of males and females.

Answer 1

(1)  Age group 15-29 tops the number of road traffic deaths worldwide. This is due to carelessly projecting their body parts outside vehicles, travelling on footboards, and catching a running bus or train.

(2) 1. The number of road accident deaths of females are less compared to males. 

2. The reasons are: they follow road rules, they are cautious and responsible.