While details are still forthcoming, Tiger Woods has been arrested on the charge of driving under the influence (DUI). It’s hard to think of another public health problem that has gotten so much attention, that is so avoidable and yet still persists. Annual deaths from drunk driving have declined to less than 10,000 annually from 25,000 in the late 1960s, indicating that less impaired driving is occurring. All public health efforts, no matter how scientific or well-meaning, will generate a backlash among Americans who want government off their backs. In researching my book, I met hundreds of victims of drunk driving as well as family members of victims.

Source: Forbes May 29, 2017 20:48 UTC