The effect of geography and citizen behavior on motor vehicle deaths in the United States.

Death due to motor vehicle collisions (MVCs) remains a leading cause of death in the US and alcohol plays a prominent role in a large proportion of these fatalities nationwide. Rates for these incidents vary widely among states and over time. Here, we explore the extent to which driving volume, alco...

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Main Authors: Nicole Abaid, James Macinko, Diana Silver, Maurizio Porfiri
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2015-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4388442?pdf=render