Risk factors for a first-time drink-driving conviction among young men: a birth cohort study of all men born in Denmark in 1966.
Using a complete birth cohort of all young men born in 1966 in Denmark (N = 43,403), the prevalence of a first-time drink-driving conviction among young men is estimated. More than 7% of the total male birth cohort was so convicted before the age of 27 years. In an examination of risk factors for a first-time drink-driving conviction, young adults coming from potentially vulnerable groups have an increased risk. Earlier criminal convictions of various types were also significant predictors of drink driving. Situational pressures also play a part and are controlled for, with the risk of a drink-driving conviction increased substantially in rural areas compared to metropolitan areas. The study concludes that disadvantages during adolescence, including parental substance abuse, having a teenage mother, and domestic violence, are associated with a first-time drink-driving conviction.
Christoffersen
Mogens Nygaard
MN
The Danish National Institute of Social Research, DK-1052 København K, Denmark.
Soothill
Keith
K
Francis
Brian
B
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000428:Alcohol Drinking / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D001334:Automobile Driving / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D015331:Cohort Studies; D003718:Denmark / Q000453:epidemiology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D015995:Prevalence; D011330:Prisons / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D012307:Risk Factors