J Korean Med Sci.  2017 Sep;32(9):1396-1400. 10.3346/jkms.2017.32.9.1396.

The Prevalence of “Drinking and Biking” and Associated Risk Factors: The Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey

• Hwang SH
• Ahn MR
• Han KD
• Lee JH

• KMID: 2385944
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.3346/jkms.2017.32.9.1396

Abstract

With the steady rise of health and environmental awareness, the number of bicyclists is increasing. However, there are few epidemiologic studies on bicycling under the influence (BUI). The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of BUI and the associated risk factors in a representative Korean population. The data of 4,833 adult bicyclists who participated in the Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2010-2012) were analyzed. Among the 4,833 participants investigated in this study, 586 (12.1%) had experienced BUI. As participants' age increased, so did the prevalence of BUI (P < 0.001), with the participants who were aged 60-69 showing the highest prevalence of BUI (19.6%). With regard to BUI and drinking habits, the likelihood of being a heavy or high-risk drinker increased with the frequency of BUI (P < 0.001). In addition, there was a positive relationship between the frequency of BUI and alcohol use disorder identification score level. Finally, those who had previous experiences of BUI were significantly more likely to drive and ride motorcycles under the influence (P < 0.001). In conclusion, the prevalence of BUI was 12.1% and several associated risk factors for BUI were elucidated in this study. The development of specific preventive strategies and educational programs aimed at deterring individuals at a high risk of engaging in BUI is expected to reduce the number of alcohol-related bicycle injuries.

Keyword

Alcohol; Bicycle; Prevalence; Risk Factors

MeSH Terms

Adult
Bicycling
Drinking
Epidemiologic Studies
Humans
Korea*
Motorcycles
Nutrition Surveys*
Prevalence*
Risk Factors*

Figure

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  Fig. 1 The prevalence of BUI according to age group. The prevalence of BUI increases with participants' age. BUI = bicycling under the influence.

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  Fig. 2 The percentages of heavy and high-risk drinkers according to frequency of BUI. There were positive relationships of the prevalence of heavy drinking (A) and high-risk drinking (B) with the frequency of BUI. BUI = bicycling under the influence.

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  Fig. 3 Composition of AUDIT level according to the frequency of BUI. The results show that participants with a higher AUDIT level tend to engage in BUI more frequently. AUDIT = Alcohol Use Disorder Identification Test, BUI = bicycling under the influence.

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