Bad Commercial Motor Riding in Ghana and the Danger of Traumatic Brain Injury
Bad Commercial Motor Riding in Ghana and the Danger of Traumatic Brain Injury draws global and national attention to the importance of brain health, the prevention of neurological disorders, and the reduction of avoidable injuries that affect the brain on the occasion of World Brain Day. In Ghana, unsafe commercial motor riding practices, particularly involving motorbikes and tricycles used for public transport, are a pressing contributor to brain injury. These practices increase the risk of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), a leading cause of disability and death among young people.
Commercial motorbikes, known as "okada," and tricycles, known as "pragyia," are essential modes of transport in many parts of Ghana, especially in rapidly urbanizing areas like Accra and Kumasi. Risky behaviors among some riders include excessive speeding, disregard for traffic regulations, overloading of passengers, riding without protective helmets, and poor maintenance of motorcycles. Both riders and passengers often operate without certified training or licensing, increasing the likelihood of road traffic crashes. TBI is one of the most severe consequences of road traffic accidents involving motorbikes.
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Unsafe commercial motor riding practices in Ghana are significantly increasing the risk of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), a leading cause of
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