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1407/2012 - Accidents between two motorcycles: Cases analysis in Paraná between 2010 July and 2011 June
Acidentes entre duas motocicletas: Análise dos casos ocorridos no estado do Paraná entre julho de 2010 e junho de 2011

Author:

• Andrey Rogério Campos Golias - GOLIAS, A.R.C. - Paranavaí, Paraná - UNINGÁ - Unidade de Ensino Superior Ingá Ltda - <andreyfisio@gmail.com>

Co-author(s):

• Rosângela Caetano - Caetano, R. - Instituto de Medicina Social, Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brasil - <rcaetano@gbl.com.br>

Thematic Area:

Epidemiologia

Abstract:

Accidents between two motorcycles has been forgotten in traffic accidents no Brasil, deserve further analysis. This study aimed to make epidemiological analysis about accidents between two motorcycles and compare with others, from the data of the state of Paraná. Informations from the Firemen Department site were collected within one year (July 2010 to June 2011), according to the number and type of accident, day of week, time, number of victims, gender, age and injury severity. Bike x bike accidents represented 3,4% of traffic accidents and 6,2% of motorcycle accidents, and victims of these accidents accounted for 4,4% of victims of traffic accidents and 8,5% victims of motorcycle accidents. Saturday, male and age (between 20-29) were more common. Among biggest cities in the state, some revealed high accident rate between two motorcycles, that seems to be related to the rate of motor bikes of the localities. Thus, become essential to review constantly these indicators and accomplish action to provide a safer traffic.

Keywords:

Accidents, Traffic Motorcycles Motor Vehicles

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GOLIAS, A.R.C., Caetano, R.. Accidents between two motorcycles: Cases analysis in Paraná between 2010 July and 2011 June. Cien Saude Colet [periódico na internet] (2012/Oct). [Citado em 17/05/2025]. Está disponível em: http://cienciaesaudecoletiva.com.br/en/articles/accidents-between-two-motorcycles-cases-analysis-in-paranaacute-between-2010-july-and-2011-june/11589?id=11589



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