The increase in the relative risk (RR) of a fatal accident associated with an increase in the blood alcohol level of 0.2 g/l according to age and sex (according to Zador et al., 2000)

Age brackets Increase in the RR in men Increase in the RR in women
16–20 years2.411.80
21–34 years1.781.78
>35 years1.731.73

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