ENHANCING THE ASSESSMENT OF DISABILITY-ADJUSTED LIFE YEARS (DALY) FOR TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS IN ALGERIA THROUGH INFORMATION SYSTEMS

Abstract

The study focuses on improving Disability-Adjusted Life Years (DALY) assessments for traffic accidents in Algeria through advanced information systems. Traffic accidents pose a major public health issue in Algeria, significantly impacting morbidity and mortality. DALY, a critical metric, combines years of life lost (YLL) and years lived with disability (YLD) to quantify this burden. Underreporting and fragmented data often compromise DALY estimate accuracy in Algeria. The research proposes integrating real-time traffic monitoring, digital reporting tools, and comprehensive databases to enhance data collection and analysis for more accurate DALY estimates. Smart technologies, data-sharing platforms, and collaboration among government agencies, hospitals, and insurance companies are examined to improve data quality. The findings indicate that better data systems and coordination can inform policymaking and resource allocation, reducing the traffic accident burden. The study underscores the transformative potential of information systems in public health data management and safer transportation strategies.