Scientific evidence and policy change: lowering the legal blood alcohol limit for drivers to 0.08% in the USA
| Autor: | Randy W. Elder, Ruth A. Shults, James L. Nichols, David A. Sleet, Krista Hopkins Cole, Shawna L. Mercer |
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| Rok vydání: | 2011 |
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Automobile Driving
Economic growth medicine.medical_specialty Evidence-based practice Alcohol Drinking Ethanol business.industry Health Policy Public health Public Health Environmental and Occupational Health Poison control Legislation Evidence-based medicine United States Scientific evidence Drunk drivers Evidence-Based Practice Humans Medicine Public Health business health care economics and organizations Health policy |
| Zdroj: | Global Health Promotion. 18:23-26 |
| ISSN: | 1757-9767 1757-9759 |
| DOI: | 10.1177/1757975910393707 |
| Popis: | The United States (US) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and key partners conducted a systematic review of the effectiveness of 0.08% blood alcohol concentration (BAC) laws on alcohol-related traffic mortality. Review findings of strong evidence of effectiveness were presented by partners during US Congressional hearings contributing to the passage of a bill requiring states to lower the legal BAC limit to 0.08% (80 mg of alcohol/100 ml of blood) or lose a portion of their federal highway funds. The bill was signed into law, making 0.08 the new national standard. Extensive and targeted dissemination of the evidence and recommendations to key stakeholders and partners built support for policy change at the state level. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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