Motor vehicle crashes among Canadian Aboriginal people: a review of the literature

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This article reviews the literature on motor vehicle crashes (MVCs) among Canadian Aboriginal populations, highlighting a significant public health concern due to higher rates of injury and death compared to the general population. The authors conducted a systematic review using the Haddon matrix to identify risk factors related to human behavior, vehicle conditions, and physical environments. Key findings include the identification of risk factors such as substance use and poor road conditions, with a noted gap in research on social environmental factors. The study emphasizes the need for future research to focus on these social factors and to involve Aboriginal communities in collaborative research efforts.

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