Evaluation of harmful drinking among professional drivers by direct ethanol biomarkers and its relation with psychological distress.

Andiara do Carmo ArtmannMariane TegnerFernanda de Souza GuterresMarcos Frank BastianiRafael LindenMarina Venzon Antunes

Published in: Traffic injury prevention (2024)

The study findings indicate a noteworthy proportion of drivers engaging in regular alcohol consumption alongside a demanding workload. Notably, PEth measurements highlighted an underreporting within the AUDIT-C self-reports. These results lend robust support for the utilization of biomarkers in assessing alcohol consumption patterns among drivers.

Keyphrases

alcohol consumption
emergency department
sleep quality
adverse drug