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A special issue of International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (ISSN 1660-4601). This special issue belongs to the section "Health Behavior, Chronic Disease and Health Promotion".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (12 April 2023) | Viewed by 6146

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Prof. Dr. Chih-Wei Pai

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Graduate Institute of Injury Prevention and Control, College of Public Health, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 110, Taiwan
Interests: traumatic brain injury; traffic safety and injury prevention/control; motorcycle accident and injury; econometric model

Dr. Bayu Satria Wiratama

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Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Faculty of Medicine Public Health and Nursing, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta 55281, Indonesia
Interests: road injury and road safety; dengue , analytical epidemiologycluster - health and medicine

Dr. Li-Min Hsu

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Department of Traumatology and Critical Care, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei City 100, Taiwan
Interests: trauma; cardiovascular surgery

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Dear Colleagues,

According to WHO, the number of traffic-crash-related mortalities is approximately 17 per 100,000. Vulnerable road users (VRUs), including motorcyclists, cyclists, and pedestrians, account for around 45 percent of all fatalities. Data also reveal that alcohol drinking is responsible for a majority of disabilities caused by road crashes. Alcohol consumption was one of the risk-taking behaviours associated with traffic injuries, along with not utilising a safety device, distracted driving, and driving while under the influence of psychotropic drugs. Previous studies found that risk-taking behaviours, such as riding without a helmet, inattentive driving, and intoxicated riding were strongly associated with fatal injuries among VRUs. However, there has been little study on major interventions in risk-taking behaviours.

Commercial motorcycle and bicycle riders are on the rise, particularly in areas such as Taiwan, Indonesia, and South Korea. Previous research found limited evidence of the influence of risk-taking behaviours on fatal injuries among commercial motorcycle or bicycle riders. This Special Issue offers a platform for road safety researchers to discuss and exchange the latest findings on risk-taking behaviours and injuries. This issue may be used as evidence to guide decision-making stakeholders involved in road safety worldwide.

Prof. Dr. Chih-Wei Pai
Dr. Bayu Satria Wiratama
Dr. Li-Min Hsu
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risk-taking behaviour
motorcyclist
bicyclist

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Analysis of Risky Riding Behavior Characteristics of the Related Road Traffic Injuries of Electric Bicycle Riders

by Jiayu Huang, Ziyi Song, Linlin Xie, Zeting Lin and Liping Li

Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2023, 20(7), 5352; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph20075352 - 31 Mar 2023

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Electric bicycle (EB) riders, being vulnerable road users (VRUs), are increasingly becoming victims of road traffic injuries (RTIs). This study aimed to determine the current status and epidemiological characteristics of RTIs among EB riders through a questionnaire survey and roadside observations in Shantou to provide a scientific basis for the prevention and control of electric bicycle road traffic injuries (ERTIs). A total of 2412 EB riders were surveyed, and 34,554 cyclists were observed in the study. To analyze the relationship between riding habits and injuries among EB riders, chi-square tests and multi-factor logistic regression models were employed. The findings reveal that the prevalence of ERTIs in Shantou was 4.81%, and the most affected group was children under 16 years old, accounting for 9.84%. Risky behavior was widespread among EB riders, such as the infrequent wearing of safety helmets, carrying people on EBs, riding on sidewalks, and listening to music with headphones while bicycling. Notably, over 90% of those who wore headphones while bicycling engaged in this risky behavior. The logistic regression analysis showed that honking the horn (odds ratio (OR): 2.009, 95% CI: 1.245–3.240), riding in reverse (OR: 4.210, 95% CI: 2.631–6.737), and continuing to ride after a fault was detected (OR: 2.010, 95% CI: 1.188–3.402) all significantly increased the risk of ERTIs (all p < 0.05). Risky riding behavior was significantly less observed at traffic intersections with traffic officers than at those without (all p < 0.001). Full article

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Joint Effect of Heavy Vehicles and Diminished Light Conditions on Paediatric Pedestrian Injuries in Backover Crashes: A UK Population-Based Study

by Bayu Satria Wiratama, Li-Min Hsu, Yung-Sung Yeh, Chia-Che Chen, Wafaa Saleh, Yen-Hsiu Liu and Chih-Wei Pai

Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2022, 19(18), 11689; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph191811689 - 16 Sep 2022

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Backover crashes cause considerable injuries especially among young children. Prior research on backover crashes has not assessed the joint effect of heavy vehicles and diminished light conditions on injuries. By analysing the United Kingdom STATS19 crash dataset from 1991 to 2020, this study focused on backover crashes involving paediatric cyclists or pedestrians aged ≤17 years and other motorised vehicles. By estimating the adjusted odds ratio (AOR) of multiple logistic regression models, pedestrians appeared to have 82.3% (95% CI: 1.78–1.85) higher risks of sustaining killed or serious injuries (KSIs) than cyclists. In addition, casualties involved in backover crashes with heavy vehicles were 39.3% (95% CI: 1.35–1.42) more likely to sustain KSIs than those involved in crashes with personal cars. The joint effect of heavy vehicles and diminished light conditions was associated with a 71% increased probability of sustaining KSIs (AOR = 1.71; 95% CI: 1.60–1.83). Other significant joint effects included young children (aged 0 to 5 years) as pedestrian (AOR = 1.92; 95% CI: 1.87–1.97), in diminished light conditions (AOR = 1.23; 95% CI: 1.15–1.31), and with heavy vehicle (AOR = 1.37; 95% CI: 1.28–1.47). Full article

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Investigating the Difference in Factors Contributing to the Likelihood of Motorcyclist Fatalities in Single Motorcycle and Multiple Vehicle Crashes

by Ming-Heng Wang

Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2022, 19(14), 8411; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph19148411 - 9 Jul 2022

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In order to better understand the factors affecting the likelihood of motorcyclists’ fatal injuries, motorcycle-involved crashes were investigated based on the involvement of the following vehicles: single motorcycle (SM), multiple motorcycles (MM) and motorcycle versus vehicle (MV) crashes. Method: Binary logit and mixed logit models that consider the heterogeneity of parameters were applied to identify the critical factors that increase the likelihood of motorcyclist fatality. Results: Mixed logit models were found to have better fitting performances. Factors that increase the likelihood of motorcyclist fatality include lanes separated by traffic islands, male motorcyclists, and riding with BAC values of less than the legally limited value. Collisions with trees or utility poles lead to the highest likelihood of fatality in SM crashes. The effects of curved roads, same-direction swipe crashes, youth, and unlicensed motorcyclists are only significant in the likelihood of fatality in SM crashes. Conclusions: Motorcyclists tend to be killed if they collide with large engine-size motorcycles and vehicles, unlicensed motorcyclists, or drivers with speeding related or right-of-way violations with positive BAC values. Driving or riding should be prohibited for any amount of alcohol or for anyone with a positive BAC value. Law enforcement should focus on unlicensed, speeding motorcyclists and drivers, and those who violate the right of way or perform improper turns. Roadside objects and facilities should be checked for appropriate placement and be equipped with reflective devices or injury protection facilities. Full article

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