The **World Health Organization (WHO)** considers road traffic accidents a **priority public health issue** worldwide for several reasons:

- **Impact on health**: Traffic accidents are one of the leading causes of injury and death, especially among young people. In Spain, for example, they are the leading cause of death for people between 15 and 29 years old. This shows the severity of the problem and its direct impact on public health.

- **Consequences for society**: Traffic accidents not only affect the people involved but also have negative consequences for the entire society. These include human losses, material damage, and significant expenses in medical care and security resources.

- **Necessary resources**: A large amount of personnel and money is required to deal with traffic accidents, including the work of police and firefighters, as well as the costs borne by insurance companies and medical service entities.

For these reasons, the WHO urges us to collaborate to reduce the number of deaths and injuries in traffic accidents, emphasizing the importance of addressing this issue as a public health priority.