This paper provides an analysis of the current status of policies and attitudes related to alcohol and road injuries throughout the Western Pacific region, with a specific focus on the Philippines. Despite the overwhelming evidence that strict enforcement of drunk-driving policies can lead to a drastic reduction in alcohol-related road incidents, many countries in the Western Pacific lack sufficient data that could facilitate the design of appropriate drunk-driving interventions. The annual global mortality rate due to road trauma remains unacceptably high and reflects the need for governments to prioritize the passage and implementation of road safety legislation.Īlcohol is a leading risk factor for road trauma globally and the leading cause of death and disability in the Western Pacific region. However, many countries have yet to pass comprehensive legislation while others lack adequate enforcement of current policies. Since 2008, 35 countries have passed legislation to implement road safety strategies. Each year, there are approximately 1.24 million deaths due to road traffic injuries, the majority of which occur in low- and middle-income countries.
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