مجلة الاقتصاد وادارة الاعمال
Volume 9, Numéro 1, Pages 47-66
2025-06-30
The Economic Cost Of Years Lived With Disability (yld) Due To Traffic Accident Injuries In Algeria (2020-2023)
Authors : Belakhdar Chakeur .
Abstract
Traffic-related injuries pose a major public health and economic challenge, with long-term consequences for individuals and society. This study examines the burden of Years Lived with Disability (YLD) due to traffic injuries in Algeria (2020–2023), analysing demographic trends and economic costs. The findings reveal a continuous rise in YLD, with young adults (20–29) and older individuals (≥50) experiencing the highest burden. Males remain disproportionately affected, though an upward trend among females is evident. Beyond health impacts, YLD’s economic cost nearly doubled, increasing from $12.5 million in 2020 to $23.3 million in 2023, underscoring the financial strain of lost productivity. Targeted interventions such as stricter traffic law enforcement, improved road safety education, enhanced emergency care, and rehabilitation are essential. Investments in infrastructure, such as pedestrian-friendly planning and better traffic management, will further reduce injury severity. Addressing these challenges will foster a safer, more resilient, and economically sustainable society.
Keywords
Traffic injuries ; Years Lived with Disability (YLD) ; Economic burden ; Algeria
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