ABSTRACT In Portugal, chestnut wood demand has increased in the last decades. Since chestnut plantations are usually established in low fertility soils, addition of N, P and K as fertilizers usually have a benefic effect in increasing wood productivity. The study aims to evaluate the effects of fertilization on growth of chestnut tree (Castanea sativa Mill.) cultivated for wood purposes. An experimental essay was established in a 3-year old chestnut tree stand with a planting spacing of 3.5 × 3.0 m. Four treatments were applied to randomized blocks with three repetitions: control (C), addition of phosphorus (P), addition of phosphorus and potassium (PK) and addition of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium (NPK). The chemical properties of the soil and the concentration of nutrients in the leaves were evaluated after the treatment, and measurements of tree diameter and stem height were made for a monitoring period of 4 years. Treatments did not affect soil properties or leaf nutrient concentrations. On the counterpart, the effect of the fertilizers was noticed for tree dimensions and growth. Gains of NPK in relation to the control were observed for the height variable, over the years. Seven years after application of the treatments, differences were also noticed for the diameter and the volume index variables. The NPK treatment has presented a significant effect on tree growth compared to the control, with noticeable gains in the stem height.

RESUMO OBJETIVO: descrever o perfil das vítimas de acidentes e óbitos relacionados ao trânsito em Marília-SP, Brasil. MÉTODOS: estudo descritivo, com dados de Boletins de Ocorrência (BO) e Declarações de Óbito (DO) referentes a 2012. RESULTADOS: foram obtidos 1.537 BO; dos 3.257 indivíduos envolvidos em acidentes, 67,3% eram homens e 53,3% encontravam-se na faixa etária de 20-39 anos; os acidentes foram mais frequentes nos cruzamentos de vias (35,2%), às 8 (6,8%), 13 (7,2%) e 19 (8,1%) horas; a motocicleta foi o veículo mais utilizado no momento do acidente (47,6%); entre os 78 óbitos, 61 eram homens, 31 contavam mais de 50 anos de idade e 23 eram motociclistas; 32 acidentes fatais ocorreram em rodovias. CONCLUSÃO: indivíduos do sexo masculino e motociclistas foram os principais envolvidos em acidentes de trânsito e vítimas fatais; os acidentes fatais ocorreram principalmente em rodovias, tendo como principais vítimas os maiores de 50 anos.

ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: to describe the profile of victims of traffic accidents and traffic-related deaths in Marília-SP, Brazil. METHODS: this is a descriptive study, based on data from police reports (PR) and Death Certificates (DC), in 2012. RESULTS: 1,537 PR were gathered; among the 3,257 individuals involved in traffic accidents, 67.3% were men, and 53.3% were between 20-39 years of age; most accidents occurred on road intersections (35.2%), at 8 a.m. (6.8%), 1 p.m. (7.2%) and 7 p.m. (8.1%); motorcycle was the most involved vehicle in the accidents (47.6%); among the 78 deaths reported, 61 were men, 31 were over 50 years old, and 23 were motorcyclists; 32 fatal accidents occurred on highways. Conclusion: the main victims and fatal victims of traffic accidents were male motorcyclists; fatal accidents occurred mainly on highways, and the main victims were over 50 years old.

RESUMEN OBJETIVO: describir el perfil de las víctimas de accidentes y muertes relacionadas al tráfico, en Marília-SP, Brasil. MÉTODOS: estudio descriptivo, con datos de informes de la policía y certificados de defunción referentes al año 2012. RESULTADOS: se obtuvo 1.537 certificados de defunción; entre los 3.257 individuos involucrados, 67,3% eran hombres y 53,3% tenían entre 20 y 39 años; los accidentes prevalecen en las intersecciones (35,2%), con mayor incidencia a las 8 (6,8%), 13 (7,2%) y 19 (8,1%) horas; la motocicleta fue el vehículo más utilizado en el momento del accidente (47,6%); entre los 78 óbitos, 61 eran hombres, 31 mayores de 50 años de edad y 23 motociclistas; 32 accidentes fatales ocurrieron en carreteras. CONCLUSIÓN: las principales víctimas de los accidentes de tráfico y víctimas mortales fueron motociclistas hombres; las carreteras fueron los principales locales de accidentes fatales y sus principales víctimas tenían más de 50 años de edad.

RESUMO OBJETIVO: descrever o perfil das vítimas de acidentes e óbitos relacionados ao trânsito em Marília-SP, Brasil. MÉTODOS: estudo descritivo, com dados de Boletins de Ocorrência (BO) e Declarações de Óbito (DO) referentes a 2012. RESULTADOS: foram obtidos 1.537 BO; dos 3.257 indivíduos envolvidos em acidentes, 67,3% eram homens e 53,3% encontravam-se na faixa etária de 20-39 anos; os acidentes foram mais frequentes nos cruzamentos de vias (35,2%), às 8 (6,8%), 13 (7,2%) e 19 (8,1%) horas; a motocicleta foi o veículo mais utilizado no momento do acidente (47,6%); entre os 78 óbitos, 61 eram homens, 31 contavam mais de 50 anos de idade e 23 eram motociclistas; 32 acidentes fatais ocorreram em rodovias. CONCLUSÃO: indivíduos do sexo masculino e motociclistas foram os principais envolvidos em acidentes de trânsito e vítimas fatais; os acidentes fatais ocorreram principalmente em rodovias, tendo como principais vítimas os maiores de 50 anos.

ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: to describe the profile of victims of traffic accidents and traffic-related deaths in Marília-SP, Brazil. METHODS: this is a descriptive study, based on data from police reports (PR) and Death Certificates (DC), in 2012. RESULTS: 1,537 PR were gathered; among the 3,257 individuals involved in traffic accidents, 67.3% were men, and 53.3% were between 20-39 years of age; most accidents occurred on road intersections (35.2%), at 8 a.m. (6.8%), 1 p.m. (7.2%) and 7 p.m. (8.1%); motorcycle was the most involved vehicle in the accidents (47.6%); among the 78 deaths reported, 61 were men, 31 were over 50 years old, and 23 were motorcyclists; 32 fatal accidents occurred on highways. Conclusion: the main victims and fatal victims of traffic accidents were male motorcyclists; fatal accidents occurred mainly on highways, and the main victims were over 50 years old.

RESUMEN OBJETIVO: describir el perfil de las víctimas de accidentes y muertes relacionadas al tráfico, en Marília-SP, Brasil. MÉTODOS: estudio descriptivo, con datos de informes de la policía y certificados de defunción referentes al año 2012. RESULTADOS: se obtuvo 1.537 certificados de defunción; entre los 3.257 individuos involucrados, 67,3% eran hombres y 53,3% tenían entre 20 y 39 años; los accidentes prevalecen en las intersecciones (35,2%), con mayor incidencia a las 8 (6,8%), 13 (7,2%) y 19 (8,1%) horas; la motocicleta fue el vehículo más utilizado en el momento del accidente (47,6%); entre los 78 óbitos, 61 eran hombres, 31 mayores de 50 años de edad y 23 motociclistas; 32 accidentes fatales ocurrieron en carreteras. CONCLUSIÓN: las principales víctimas de los accidentes de tráfico y víctimas mortales fueron motociclistas hombres; las carreteras fueron los principales locales de accidentes fatales y sus principales víctimas tenían más de 50 años de edad.