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Question 7669

Are traffic accidents one of the leading causes of physical injuries in our country?

  1. Only among older people; young people never suffer serious injuries.
  2. No, traffic accidents do not leave significant physical after-effects.
  3. Yes, especially affecting the most vulnerable population groups.
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Correct answer: Yes, especially affecting the most vulnerable population groups.

Yes. Traffic crashes are among the leading causes of physical injuries in Spain, and many of these injuries have lifelong effects. They especially affect the most vulnerable groups: children, adolescents, young adults, and older people.

Lesiones en España: Análisis de la legislación sobre prevención de lesiones no intencionales · Manual II. Cuestiones de Seguridad Vial, edición 2026