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We also know that crash injuries are the leading cause [of death] for all 15-29 year-olds.
In fact, the WHO projects that, by 2030 crash fatalities will become the 5th leading cause of all deaths worldwide, surpassing HIV/AIDS, all forms of cancer, violence, and diabetes.
The good news is that these crashes, these deaths–they’re preventable. Between 80-90% of traffic accidents are caused by driver behaviors, dangerous and avoidable behaviors like distracted driving.
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https://fastlane.dot.gov/2010/05/call-to-end-distracted-driving-goes-global-online-campaign-supports-un-event.htmloldId.20100519121608517