Abstract
To determine the prevalence and correlates in a working population of failure to wear seat belts, drinking; and driving; and speeding, we examined the responses of 18 046 healthprofile participants. Twenty-four percent of subjects reported failure to wear seat belts at least 80% of the time. Twenty-two percent reported speeding at least 10 miles per hour over the speed limit when traffic permits. Twenty-three percent reported traveling at least once a month with a driver who had two or more drinks. Correlates of high-risk behaviors included male gender and youth. Educational attainment was inversely associated with seat-belt nonuse but directly related to speeding and drinking/driving. Our Undings suggest a substantial opportunity to help employees lower important risks for serious motor-vehicle injury.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 705-710 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Journal of Occupational Medicine |
Volume | 33 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jun 1991 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health