Introduction: Drinking, Driving, and Health Promotion

• NCJ Number: 120684
• Journal: Health Education Quarterly Volume: 16 Issue: 3 Dated: (Fall 1989) Pages: 329-333
• Author(s): D A Sleet; A C Wagenaar; P F Waller
• Date Published: 1989
• Length: 5 pages
• Publication Format: Article
• Publication Type: Issue Overview
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America

Annotation

Consumption of alcoholic beverages, even in amounts below the legal limit is a major contributor to motor vehicle crashes.

Abstract

As the concentration of alcohol in the blood increases so does the risk of involvement in car crashes. The relationships among the amount of alcohol consumed, blood alcohol concentration, performance decrement, and the risk of a car crash are complex. The exact effects of alcohol consumption in any given case are influenced by many factors. A multidisciplinary approach that includes public health considerations is necessary for driving while intoxicated prevention efforts. 26 references.