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European Academy of Paediatrics Statement: Vision zero for child deaths in traffic accidents

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Road traffic accidents are the leading cause of death and disability in children throughout Europe. They remain the leading cause of death among children 5–-19 years old in Europe. Children may be injured as pedestrians, bicyclists, motorcyclists or passengers in cars. The European Academy of Pediatrics (EAP) strives to prevent morbidity and death in children. We urge policy-makers to actively work for a “vision zero”, where no child is killed in traffic. EAP suggests simple measures such as, secure transport for children between home and school, speed limits, road bumps, wearing bike helmets and seat belts, using child-restraints for small children and enforcement of legislation on road safety.

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  1. European Academy of Paediatrics, Avenue de la Couronne, 20, B-1050, Brussels, Belgium

    Jonas F. Ludvigsson, Tom Stiris, Stefano del Torso, Jean-Christophe Mercier, Arunas Valiulis & Adamos Hadjipanayis

  2. Adamos Hadjipanayis, 6, 25th Martiou, 5380, Famagusta, Deryneia, Cyprus

    Adamos Hadjipanayis

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Ludvigsson, J.F., Stiris, T., del Torso, S. et al. European Academy of Paediatrics Statement: Vision zero for child deaths in traffic accidents. Eur J Pediatr 176, 291–292 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00431-016-2836-1

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