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Streets for Life-BY PRAMOD DE SILVA Source:Sundayobserver Road traffic injuries are a leading cause of death and disability worldwide, with around 1.3 million people killed and 50 million people injured each year. For people aged 5-29 years, there is no greater threat to their lives. Globally, one of every four deaths occurs among pedestrians and cyclists. The Global Plan for the Decade of Action for Road Safety 2021-2030 reflects an ambitious target to reduce road traffic deaths and injuries by 50 percent by 2030. It highlights that they can be prevented by addressing the whole of the transport system, taking action to ensure safe roads, vehicles and behaviours as well as to improve emergency care. WHO invites all road safety and sustainable mobility partners to mark the 7th UN Global Road Safety Week (May 15 to 21) by organising events and activities and sharing messages and materials on social media ...