45 Despite the fact that economic growth has resulted in more high speed vehicles in China, the reduction in YLL due to RTAs indicates a positive trend in this context.
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Changing pattern of premature mortality burden over 6 years of rapid growth of the economy in suburban south-west China: 1998-2003.
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Most developed countries, such as Sweden 40 and Spain, 41 exhibit a decreasing trend in RTA mortality, but the trend is increasing in developing countries, such as Thailand 42 and China. 43 Increased number of motor vehicles, speed, alcohol and a mixture of road users are known risk factors for RTAs in developing countries. 44 In China, approximately 70% of RTAs are related to bicycles, and prehospital emergency treatment is an effective method to reduce RTA deaths. 45 Despite the fact that economic growth has resulted in more high speed vehicles in China, the reduction in YLL due to RTAs indicates a positive trend in this context.
Results Non-communicable diseases contributed over 80% of all causes of YLL, with a slightly increasing trend.
This study found an increasing trend in YLL due to IHD, whereas YLL due to stroke fluctuated over time.