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US alcohol associated traffic injuries and fatalities from 2014 to 2018

The American Journal of Emergency Medicine Aug 27, 2020

Gill S, Sutherland M, McKenney M, et al. - Via retrospectively analyzing National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) data of crash injuries, fatalities, and BAC levels (0.00 g/dl, 0.01–0.07 g/dl, and ≥ 0.08 g/dl) from 2014 through 2018, researchers here examined if and how blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is associated with number of crash injuries and fatalities. Further, they sought to provide solutions to decrease alcohol-impaired driving related injuries and fatalities. Observations revealed significantly greater injuries and fatalities in correlation with BAC level ≥ 0.08 g/dl in comparison with lower BAC levels evaluated. Given that alcohol-impaired driving influences motor vehicle collisions (MVCs), re-evaluation of the legal BAC level is recommended to protect citizens and decrease incidence of alcohol related traffic injuries and fatalities. Further, they emphasize implementing educational programs promoting responsible alcohol consumption for individuals at high risk for driving under the influence.

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