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More than 159 million U.S. adults self-reported episodes of alcohol-impaired driving in a recent year! More than two-thirds of children age 14 and younger who died in alcohol-related crashes during 1997–2002 were riding with the drinking driver, and less than a third of the children were properly restrained. Heavy drinking is defined as more than 1 drink per day for women, 2 drinks for men. Excessive alcohol use is the third leading lifestyle-related cause of death in the U.S. Most teen deaths in motor vehicle crashes occur below the legal blood alcohol limit. The issue is not just driving drunk – it’s driving with any impaired judgment. Never drink and drive!
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| Written by: Don Hall, DrPH, CHES |
| Date Published: December 27,2007
Date Reviewed: December 27,2007 |
| Disclaimer: This information is provided for educational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice or diagnosis of specific medical conditions. You should seek prompt professional medical attention if you have a particular concern about your health or specific symptoms. |
