Social causes of the issue of death in philosophy: (Death cases encountered in road transport accidents)
Аннотация
According to the World Health Organization, road traffic accidents cause approximately 1.35 million deaths worldwide each year, making them the eighth leading cause of death across all age groups and the primary cause of death among individuals aged 5 to 29 years. Mortality rates are disproportionately higher in countries with lower standards of living, particularly in Africa. Of the 30 countries with the highest road traffic fatality rates, 25 are African nations. Liberia recorded the highest mortality rate in 2018, with 35.9 deaths per 100,000 inhabitants, largely attributed to poor road infrastructure and inadequate or delayed medical services following accidents. In contrast, Western European countries exhibit the lowest fatality rates globally. Excluding very small states, Switzerland and Norway report the lowest mortality levels at 2.7 deaths per 100,000 population. Within Europe, Russia represents the most disadvantaged case, with a mortality rate of 18, followed closely by several post-Soviet states such as Kazakhstan, Armenia, Georgia, and Ukraine. These disparities highlight the strong influence of infrastructure quality, healthcare systems, and socioeconomic conditions on road safety outcomes.