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KMID : 0379220060260040859
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Journal of Korea Gerontological Society
2006 Volume.26 No. 4 p.859 ~ p.876
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Traffic Accident Countermeasures for the Elderly Pedestrians Using Haddon Matrix
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Choi Dong-Ho
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Abstract
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The elderly pedestrians have a highly increased risk of death in crashes. Deaths of elderly pedestrians accounted for 52% of all the elderly traffic fatalities. This shows elderly pedestrians are over-represented in fatal crashes. Investigating the literatures and a Police Office’s statistical data, this paper addresses an overview of recent trends in elderly pedestrian crashes and the risk factors. With literature review and transportation specialists‘ survey, the author applied Haddon Matrix to accommodate elderly pedestrian safety. Specific passive countermeasures should include extending pedestrian crossing time, improving crosswalk facilities, and introducing vehicle speed reduction scheme like green zone system. Broad social value and norms which considers the elderly should be implemented as overall cultural system. Alternative forms of transportation like low floor bus and special transit for the elderly should be introduced. Post-event intervention should include pre-hospital care, increasing the rehabilitation centers, and rearrangement of elderly traffic accident data management system.
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KEYWORD
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elderly pedestrian safety, passive countermeasure, Haddon Matrix, green zone, special transit
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