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The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that more than 600 people are killed and more than 45,000 are injured daily on China's roads. Realizing the seriousness of the problem, the WHO, the World Bank have worked with the ministries of Health and Public Security released the first Chinese-language edition of the "World Report on Road Traffic Injury Prevention" in Beijing, yesterday.

Beyond the tragic loss of human life, poor road safety has an enormous economic impact. The annual direct and indirect costs of poor road safety have been estimated at between 12 to 21 billion US dollars, approximately 1.5 per cent of China's GDP. The WHO promises to stand ready to offer assistance and expertise in assisting China in implementing changes. The report explains the main causes of road traffic injury and offers recommendations for improving road safety.

It will provide valuable guidance for China's attempts to cut down on problems, such as traffic jams and accidents, which are increasing alongside the country's fast economic growth, said Wang Jinbiao. Wang, deputy director of the Traffic Administration Bureau of the Ministry of Public Security, made the remarks at a ceremony to mark the publication of the report. The WHO has called on the Chinese government to embrace and implement the recommendations of the "World Report on Road Traffic Injury Prevention". Possible measures include legislating and enforcement of speed limits and drink driving statutes, and increasing the visibility of vulnerable road users such as pedestrians and cyclists.

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