Cost of Traffic Accidents in Ghana: Empirical Evidence from Accra

K Kissah-Korsah; AM Abane; K Awusabo-Asare

doi:10.4314/ifep.v13i1.23661

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Apr 1, 2005

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10.4314/ifep.v13i1.23661

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Road Accidents and Cost

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K Kissah-Korsah

Department of Geography and Tourism, University of Cape Coast, Ghana

AM Abane

Department of Geography and Tourism, University of Cape Coast, Ghana

K Awusabo-Asare

Department of Geography and Tourism, University of Cape Coast, Ghana

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The paper examines road-related-accidents in the Accra metropolis of Ghana. The Disability Adjusted Life Years (DALY) approach was employed to estimate the social cost of accidents to the city. The estimated cost was noted to be high and also vary with age and sex.

Key words: Road, Accidents and Cost

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Cost of Traffic Accidents in Ghana: Empirical Evidence from Accra

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K Awusabo-Asare

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K Kissah-Korsah

AM Abane

K Awusabo-Asare

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