Road accidents biggest killer of young people worldwide: WHO
Road accidents are the leading global cause of deaths for young people aged 5-29 years, according to the World Health Organisation. The 'Global Status Report on Road Safety 2018' revealed that the number of traffic-related deaths reached 13.5 lakh in 2016. At 26.6 deaths per 1 lakh people, Africa's road fatality rate is the worst in the world.