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Alcohol intoxication in drivers in road traffic accidents and violations

Road traffic injuries have become a global developmental and health issue. One of the major risk factors for road traffic injuries and fatal outcomes is driving under the influence of alcohol. The aim of this study was to explore trends in the observed time period of the share of accidents caused under the influence of alcohol in all traffic accidents caused by motor vehicle drivers in Republic of Croatia. Outcomes of road traffic accidents caused by drivers under the influence of alcohol were analyzed, as well as differences in outcomes depending on the degree of alcohol intoxication. Trends in share of traffic violations for drunken driving in the total number of traffic violations were examined. Data were gathered for the time period from 1999 to 2012. Special emphasis was given to traffic accidents caused by young motor vehicle drivers under the influence of alcohol.

road traffic accidents ; alcoholised drivers ; traffic violations ; young drivers ; time trends

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