Accident related fatalities in Grand Bahama

ABSTRACT

The records including post mortem reports of 119 accident related fatalities are reviewed. A significant number of these are secondary to road traffic accidents. The number of males involved is also significantly higher than females (p<0.05). Available data indicates that trauma is a significant yet preventable cause of death in Grand Bahama. Education, improvement of safety, upgrading of training of health personnel, and upgrading of emergency procedures and facilities are key to reducing fatalities (AU)