@article{ref1,
title="Prediction of alcohol-related casualties among emergency room admissions",
journal="International journal of the addictions",
year="1989",
author="Cherpitel, Cheryl J.",
volume="24",
number="8",
pages="725-737",
abstract="Logistic regression models are used to determine the predictive value on injury status of drinking-in-the-event variables, quantity and frequency of alcohol consumption, alcohol-related problems, and demographic characteristics among 1,896 emergency room patients interviewed and breathalyzed at San Francisco General Hospital. Being young, White compared to Black, a positive admission breathalyzer reading, drinking prior to the event, and binge drinking were predictive of admission to the emergency room for an injury compared to a non-injury problem. A positive breathalyzer reading, more frequent usual drinking, blackouts, and a previous accident while drinking were predictive of drinking prior to the presenting injury event.",
language="",
issn="0020-773X",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}