Journal of safety research
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Comparative Study
What is the potential of trauma registry data to be used for road traffic injury surveillance and informing road safety policy?
Information from hospital trauma registries is increasingly being used to support injury surveillance efforts. This research examines the potential of using trauma registry data for road traffic injury surveillance for different types of road users in terms of both the information collected and how representative trauma data are compared to two population-based road traffic injury data collections. ⋯ Road safety policy makers should be aware of the potential and the limitations of using trauma registry data for road traffic injury surveillance.