Citation

Mock C, Asiamah G, Amegashie J. Crash Prev. Injury Control 2001; 2(3): 193-202.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2001, Association for the Advancement of Automotive Medicine, Publisher Overseas Publishers Association - Gordon and Breach)

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Abstract

A random, roadside, breathalyzer survey of drivers in Ghana was conducted to ascertain the prevalence and pattern of alcohol impaired driving in an African nation.  A total of 149 of 722 drivers tested had a detectable blood alcohol concentration (BAC).  Additionally, 7.3%  of drivers had a BAC of 80 mg/dl. The prevalence of impaired driving was higher among private drivers than commercial drivers.  However, due to a higher volume, the majority of impaired drivers were commercial drivers.  Alcohol use was higher among uneducated compared to educated drivers and was higher among middle aged drivers compared with younger or older drivers.  Alcohol impaired driving is a significant problem in this African nation. Anti-drunk driving measures should be an important component of road safety efforts.  Less educated, middle aged, and commercial drivers need to be targeted.