New research for the UK shows that children from poorer areas are far more likely to be hurt in traffic accidents, either as pedestrians or cyclists. The study was based on data of hospital admissions, shows that children from deprived areas are four times more likely to be seriously injured as pedestrians, and three times more likely when cycling.

The Report from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, shows that socio-economic inequalities remain. The report said that there is evidence that reducing both the speed and the volume of car traffic would make roads safer for younger people, particularly in more deprived areas, where pedestrians are more exposed.

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