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Fire deaths and drinking: data from the Ontario fire reporting system.

L Gerson, D Wingard

    The American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse
    |January 1, 1979
    PubMed
    Summary

    Alcohol impairment was found in 31% of adult victims of fatal fires in Ontario in 1976. Impairment was more common in males, younger adults, and victims of fires occurring at night or on weekends.

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    Area of Science:

    • Forensic Toxicology
    • Public Health
    • Fire Safety Research

    Background:

    • Fatal fires pose a significant public health risk.
    • Understanding victim characteristics can inform fire prevention strategies.
    • Alcohol consumption is a known risk factor in various accidents.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To analyze the prevalence and characteristics of alcohol impairment among victims of fatal fires in Ontario.
    • To identify demographic and situational factors associated with alcohol impairment in fire fatalities.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective analysis of data from 264 victims of fatal fires in Ontario in 1976.
    • Examination of recorded alcohol impairment levels in victims.
    • Correlation analysis with victim demographics and fire circumstances.

    Main Results:

    • 31% of adult victims exhibited alcohol impairment.
    • Male victims were twice as likely to be impaired compared to females.
    • Impairment was more prevalent in victims under 50 years of age, and during nighttime or weekend fires.
    • No association was found between victim alcohol impairment and smoking as a fire cause.

    Conclusions:

    • Alcohol impairment is a notable factor in a significant proportion of fatal fire victims in Ontario.
    • Specific demographics (males, younger adults) and fire timing (night, weekends) are associated with higher rates of impairment.
    • Findings underscore the importance of addressing alcohol use in fire safety education and prevention efforts.

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