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Valle de Uco Road Safety Program: Saving Lives Through Education and Prevention

The Road Safety Program in Valle de Uco, Argentina, led by Director Gladys Fernandez de Magistocchi, aims to reduce road injuries and deaths. This initiative involves training courses, community involvement, and the implementation of safety measures such as safety seats for children and bicycle lanes. By raising awareness and educating the public, it strives to create a safer environment for road users in the region. Key actions include data collection, training for teachers and law enforcement, and community engagement to tackle issues like alcohol levels and use of safety equipment. The program seeks to empower individuals to make informed decisions and prioritize road safety.

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Valle de Uco Road Safety Program: Saving Lives Through Education and Prevention

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  1. In reply to WHO’s slogan: “Road Safety is no accident” By: Gladys Fernandez de Magistocchi Director of the Injury Prevention Program Health Ministry Mendoza, Argentina mafesa@ciudad.com.ar Safety Road Program Mendoza, Argentina

  2. Road Safety Education Program in Valle de Uco • This region accounts for a high death rate from roadway injuries • Political and social commitment in solving the problem • 100.000 people will benefit from this program in this geographic region

  3. Road Safety Program in Valle de Uco • Objectives: • Reduce the number of Road Injury deaths. • Perceive the size of this problem • Promote secure conduct and case solutions through a multitasking network. • Implement Road Education programs in every primary and secondary school of the district. • Spread the news about actions proposed using massive means of communication. • Create a multitasking network that will involve every participant. • Evaluate actions taken. • Understand Road Injury hazards in depth.

  4. Actions Implemented • Record form: used in three regional hospital’s emergency wards. The list has been successfully used to elaborate a situational diagnosis and to evaluate the actions implemented. • Training courses: addressed to teachers, health promoters and other NGO. • Road Police: road users training program. Offenders are being fined. • Community: parents working together with the police to control alcohol levels outside the discos. • Means of communication: active participation.

  5. Actions to be implemented in 2005 • 1- Training for: • a) Secondary school teachers and Road police so as to prepare students for their driver’s license. • b) Municipal promoters together with Road Police. • 2- Rotary Club Mendoza will provide safety seats to transport children in bikes. • 3- Students from schools which participate in the program will be provided with bikes. • 4- Bicycle recreational trips organized by different associations. • 5- Construction of a bicycle lane. • 6- Construction of a Road Education track by Rotary Club.

  6. Scaravelli Hospital’s Guard

  7. Injured patient attended Percentage Age

  8. Placeaccident happen

  9. Time accidents happen Percentage

  10. Time accidents happen

  11. Lights when accidents happen

  12. Weather conditions

  13. Use of safety elements

  14. Patient condition

  15. Type of accident

  16. Severity

  17. Severity * h: hour

  18. Number of persons with high alcohol level

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