Positive drug test trends in fatally-injured drivers in the United States from 2007 to 2017.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The last two decades have seen tremendous changes in the U.S. environment surrounding drugs. Driving under the influence of drugs is a growing public health hazard. The present study examined trends in drug involvement in fatally-injured drivers in the U.S.

Methods

Data were drawn from the 2007-2017 Fatality Analysis Reporting System. Cochran-Armitage tests were performed to assess the statistical significance of changes in the yearly prevalence of positive drug tests in fatally-injured drivers over time. In addition, analyses were stratified by sex, race, and age.

Results

The yearly prevalence of positive drug tests in fatally-injured drivers increased significantly from 20.7% in 2007 to 30.7% in 2017, with results showing a higher prevalence among males,

SUBMITTER: Azagba S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6815059 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature