ALCOHOL INTAKE AND THE PATTERN OF TRAUMA IN YOUNG ADULTS AND WORKING AGED PEOPLE ADMITTED AFTER TRAUMA

Abstract

Binge drinking is a major risk factor for head trauma among trauma patients. Assaults, falls and biking accidents are the commonest causes for such injuries. The relative risk for head injury markedly increases with increasing blood alcohol levels. Alcohol control measures should feature in policies aiming at the prevention of trauma-related morbidity and mortality.