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Promotion of sensible alcohol consumption to reduce traffic accident

Summary of the evidence

Rating
  • Beneficial

Promotion of sensible alcohol consumption and/or prevention injuries policy were found in narrative review (Calafat Juan and Duch, 2009) and in a systematic review (Ker and Chinnock, 2008) including 23 studies (RCT, 10 non-randomised controlled trials and 5 CBA) to be more effective than no intervention in:

  • reducing Single Vehicle Night crashes 4 % after six months, 11 % after 12 months, 18 % after 24 months, and 23 % after 36 months.

Details

Note: this evidence summary is only valid for the outcomes, target groups, settings and substances/patterns of use described below.

Name of response option
  • Responsible serving trainings and policies
Desired outcome(s)
  • reduce injuries and harms
  • reduce mortality
Area(s)
  • Prevention
Specific substance or pattern of use
  • alcohol
Target group(s) or setting(s)
  • partygoers/nightlife

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