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Original Articles

Fatal Drink-Driving Accidents of Young Adult and Middle-Aged Males—A Risky Driving Style or Risky Lifestyle?

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Pages 195-200 | Received 08 Feb 2008, Accepted 09 Mar 2008, Published online: 03 Jun 2008

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