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Motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of death in adolescents
and young adults worldwide. Nearly three-quarters of road deaths occur
in developing countries and men comprise a mean 80% of casualties. Th
is review summarizes studies on the epidemiology of motor vehicle acci
dents in developing countries and examines the evidence for associatio
n with alcohol.