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    1. World Health Organization (WHO)‏Verified account @WHO 7 Feb 2020

      Road traffic injuries are the leading cause of death for children and young adults aged 5 to 29 years, according to WHO’s most recent Global Status Report on #RoadSafety. http://bit.ly/3bnnn0y pic.twitter.com/dGUHsJ8HKp

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    2. World Health Organization (WHO)‏Verified account @WHO 7 Feb 2020

      Over half of all road traffic deaths occur among: 🚶‍♂️ pedestrians 🚴‍♀️ cyclists 🛵 motorcyclists #RoadSafety http://bit.ly/3bnnn0y pic.twitter.com/zaYHcFhARr

      PAHO/WHO, WHO/Europe, WHO EMRO and 3 others
      1. PAHO/WHO @pahowho

      2. WHO/Europe @WHO_Europe

      3. WHO EMRO @WHOEMRO

      4. WHO African Region @WHOAFRO

      5. WHO South-East Asia @WHOSEARO

      6. World Health Organization (WHO) Western Pacific @WHOWPRO

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    3. World Health Organization (WHO)‏Verified account @WHO 7 Feb 2020

      Many countries have already made progress through effective #RoadSafety management and focusing on better legislation and enforcement around key risks such as: 🔴 speeding 🔴 drinking and driving 🔴 failing to use seatbelts http://bit.ly/2S5m9iM pic.twitter.com/LzMx6OvZof

      WHO EMRO, WHO/Europe, PAHO/WHO and 3 others
      1. WHO EMRO @WHOEMRO

      2. WHO/Europe @WHO_Europe

      3. PAHO/WHO @pahowho

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      5. WHO South-East Asia @WHOSEARO

      6. World Health Organization (WHO) Western Pacific @WHOWPRO

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    4. World Health Organization (WHO)‏Verified account @WHO 7 Feb 2020

      World Health Organization (WHO) Retweeted World Health Organization (WHO)

      These countries also improved infrastructure through measures such as: 🔹 safer sidewalks & dedicated lanes for cyclists 🔹 implemented vehicle standards such as those that mandate advanced braking & electronic stability control 🔹 enhanced post-crash carehttps://twitter.com/WHO/status/1225823320177881089 …

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      World Health Organization (WHO)Verified account @WHO
      Many countries have already made progress through effective #RoadSafety management and focusing on better legislation and enforcement around key risks such as: 🔴 speeding 🔴 drinking and driving 🔴 failing to use seatbelts http://bit.ly/2S5m9iM  pic.twitter.com/LzMx6OvZof
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    5. World Health Organization (WHO)‏Verified account @WHO 7 Feb 2020

      Improvements have occurred when a number of sectors have been involved, including transport, health, urban planning & law enforcement. Success has also depended on strong leadership and political will at the highest level of government & civil society and the private sector.pic.twitter.com/05JDwfxtK2

      PAHO/WHO, WHO/Europe, WHO EMRO and 3 others
      1. PAHO/WHO @pahowho

      2. WHO/Europe @WHO_Europe

      3. WHO EMRO @WHOEMRO

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      5. WHO South-East Asia @WHOSEARO

      6. World Health Organization (WHO) Western Pacific @WHOWPRO

      5 replies 23 retweets 79 likes
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    6. World Health Organization (WHO)‏Verified account @WHO 7 Feb 2020

      Addressing road traffic deaths and injuries reduces human suffering & economic losses and positively impacts all aspects of society and development, including those linked to: 🔸 environment 🔸 education 🔸 employment 🔸 energy 🔸 poverty 🔸 human rights & equalitypic.twitter.com/F1bk9MuOFe

      PAHO/WHO, WHO/Europe, WHO EMRO and 3 others
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      3. WHO EMRO @WHOEMRO

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      5. WHO South-East Asia @WHOSEARO

      6. World Health Organization (WHO) Western Pacific @WHOWPRO

      10 replies 46 retweets 123 likes
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    7. World Health Organization (WHO)‏Verified account @WHO 18 Feb 2020

      #RoadSafety is an urgent health and development matter. The number of deaths on the 🌏🌍🌎’s roads remains unacceptably high, with an estimated 1.35 MILLION people killed each year. http://bit.ly/2SDmd9P pic.twitter.com/u1R5YUJ6kS

      WHO South-East Asia, WHO EMRO, WHO/Europe and 3 others
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      6. World Health Organization (WHO) Western Pacific @WHOWPRO

      5 replies 41 retweets 98 likes
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    8. World Health Organization (WHO)‏Verified account @WHO 19 Feb 2020

      Lack of pedestrian crossings, sidewalks, and separate bike lanes, as well as excessive speed increase the risk for injuries and deaths. It is time to make walking and cycling safe. #RoadSafetypic.twitter.com/ywGL4gXVkH

      4 replies 50 retweets 109 likes
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    9. World Health Organization (WHO)‏Verified account @WHO 19 Feb 2020

      Progress on #RoadSafety can be made with better legislation around key risks, such as: 🚗 speeding 🚙 drinking and driving 🚗 failing to use seat-belts, motorcycle helmets and child restraintspic.twitter.com/vGHqzONZub

      4 replies 34 retweets 84 likes
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    10. World Health Organization (WHO)‏Verified account @WHO 19 Feb 2020

      "Road traffic crashes are not “accidents”. When someone drives 🍻 and 💥, it’s not an accident When a driver is distracted by their📱and 💥, it’s not an accident When a 🏍🛵 dies because they’re not wearing a helmet, it’s not an accident" - @DrTedros #RoadSafetypic.twitter.com/s1T0QgfIdW

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      World Health Organization (WHO)‏Verified account @WHO 19 Feb 2020

      Progress on #RoadSafety can also be made by improving vehicle 🚗 🚌🚙🚚🚐 standards such as those that mandate electronic stability control and advanced braking; and enhanced post-crash 💥 care.pic.twitter.com/LTTJc7aqDZ

      8:39 AM - 19 Feb 2020
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      WHO South-East Asia, WHO EMRO, WHO/Europe and 3 others
      1. WHO South-East Asia @WHOSEARO

      2. WHO EMRO @WHOEMRO

      3. WHO/Europe @WHO_Europe

      4. PAHO/WHO @pahowho

      5. WHO African Region @WHOAFRO

      6. World Health Organization (WHO) Western Pacific @WHOWPRO

      6 replies 27 retweets 70 likes
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        1. World Health Organization (WHO)‏Verified account @WHO 20 Feb 2020

          Drinking and driving is one of the main causes of road crashes 🌎🌍🌏. 🔴 Never drink and drive. #RoadSafetypic.twitter.com/ikbjZC5EO0

          WHO South-East Asia, WHO EMRO, WHO/Europe and 3 others
          1. WHO South-East Asia @WHOSEARO

          2. WHO EMRO @WHOEMRO

          3. WHO/Europe @WHO_Europe

          4. PAHO/WHO @pahowho

          5. WHO African Region @WHOAFRO

          6. World Health Organization (WHO) Western Pacific @WHOWPRO

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        2. World Health Organization (WHO)‏Verified account @WHO 20 Feb 2020

          Buckle up! Wearing a seat-belt reduces the risk of death among drivers and front seat occupants by 45 - 50%, and the risk of death and serious injuries among rear seat occupants by 25%. #RoadSafety http://bit.ly/32PPgIR pic.twitter.com/2H8G29O45e

          WHO South-East Asia, WHO EMRO, WHO/Europe and 3 others
          1. WHO South-East Asia @WHOSEARO

          2. WHO EMRO @WHOEMRO

          3. WHO/Europe @WHO_Europe

          4. PAHO/WHO @pahowho

          5. WHO African Region @WHOAFRO

          6. World Health Organization (WHO) Western Pacific @WHOWPRO

          8 replies 52 retweets 121 likes
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        3. World Health Organization (WHO)‏Verified account @WHO 20 Feb 2020

          DYK: With an impact speed of 80 km/h, the likelihood of death in a crash is 20 times what it would be at an impact speed of 30 km/h. 1⃣Slow down 2⃣Know the traffic rules 3⃣Always keep to the speed limits! #RoadSafety🚗pic.twitter.com/Mht64UsEdS

          3 replies 38 retweets 78 likes
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        4. World Health Organization (WHO)‏Verified account @WHO 20 Feb 2020

          More people die every year as a result of road traffic injury than from HIV/ AIDS, tuberculosis and diarrhoeal diseases, but the political commitment & 💰 investments in #RoadSafety is only a small fraction of that made to combat these diseases.pic.twitter.com/YS4dgeej3Q

          WHO South-East Asia, WHO EMRO, WHO/Europe and 3 others
          1. WHO South-East Asia @WHOSEARO

          2. WHO EMRO @WHOEMRO

          3. WHO/Europe @WHO_Europe

          4. PAHO/WHO @pahowho

          5. WHO African Region @WHOAFRO

          6. World Health Organization (WHO) Western Pacific @WHOWPRO

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        5. World Health Organization (WHO)‏Verified account @WHO 20 Feb 2020

          🔹 Seat-belts 🔹 Helmets 🔹 Child seats 🔹 Low speed 🔹 Lower alcohol limits for young drivers 🔹 Sidewalks and bike lanes ⬆️They all reduce the risk of deaths on the road #RoadSafetypic.twitter.com/ytlkZSHAkc

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        1. UNIVERSE‏ @aparichit999 19 Feb 2020
          Replying to @WHO @pahowho and

          Indian cars are made if fiber and security is doubtful in head on crash cases

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