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2. That's actually controlled for DUI rates

Reply to Victor_c3 (Reply #1)

Mon May 6, 2013, 07:56 AM

May 2013

Veterans have higher DUI rates than civilians in general, but we're also younger; when you control for age we aren't *that* much worse. But the 75% higher risk is controlling for intoxication; it mostly has to do with induced habits from wartime driving.

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Another great statistics for veterans! Victor_c3 May 2013 #1

That's actually controlled for DUI rates Recursion May 2013 #2

Thanks for pointing that out n/t Victor_c3 May 2013 #3