How has the road fatalities trend changed globally according to a WHO report

The WHO report indicates a change in the global road fatalities trend.

According to a WHO report, there have been notable changes in the global road fatalities trend. Below are some key points:

The report indicates a gradual decrease in road traffic fatalities on a global scale.
Overall, road traffic deaths have declined from 1.35 million in 2010 to 1.24 million in 2017.
This decline represents a reduction in fatalities by approximately 5% globally.
High-income countries have made significant progress in reducing road traffic deaths, with a decrease of 27% from 2010 to 2017.
Low- and middle-income countries, however, still experience higher rates of road traffic fatalities.
The report shows that between 2010 and 2017, the number of deaths in low-income countries increased by 5%, while middle-income countries experienced a decrease of 3%.
Furthermore, the risk of road traffic death is three times higher in low-income countries compared to high-income ones.
Both urban and rural areas show a reduction in road traffic deaths, but the decrease is more pronounced in urban areas.
It is important to note that road traffic injuries remain a major public health concern, as fatalities continue to impact individuals and communities worldwide.

Please note that this information is based on the given word limit and further details can be found in the WHO report.

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