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Synonyms and keywords: Traffic accident; motor vehicle collision; MVA; car accident; automobile accident; road traffic collision; RTC; car crash

## Overview

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## Historical Perspective

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## Classification

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## Causes

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## Differentiating Motor Vehicle Accident from other Diseases

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## Epidemiology and Demographics

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## Risk Factors

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## Natural History, Complications and Prognosis

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## Diagnosis

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History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | Electrocardiogram | Chest X Ray | CT | MRI | Echocardiography or Ultrasound | Other Imaging Findings | Other Diagnostic Studies

## Treatment

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Medical Therapy | Surgery | Primary Prevention | Secondary Prevention | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies

## Case Studies

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Case #1

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* WHO road traffic injuries
* NHTSA Accident Statistics
* U.S. DOT Fatality Analysis Reporting System FARS

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