Citation

Ehikhamenor EE, Obianwuho HO. Traffic Injury Prev. 2006; 7(1): 70-75.

Affiliation

College of Medical Sciences, University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2006, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/15389580500413026

PMID

16484036

Abstract

Objective. Blood alcohol concentration (BAC) was digitally determined for transport operators, passengers, and pedestrians in a southern Nigeria city.

Methods. The subjects were screened with a digital breathalyzer, Alco Scan CA 2000, for BAC along major accident-prone highways, resting spots, and hospitals. The mouthpieces were complemented with disposable straws for rapid and hygienic screening of the subjects.

Results. Based on convenience sampling, a significant proportion of Nigerians has a BAC level above 0.06 on accident-prone highways (44.60%), at resting spots (54.50%), and in hospitals (47.80%).

Conclusion. This research confirms that digital breathalyzer BAC levels are reliable and empirical means for determining incidents of alcohol-impaired driving.