Why is the BAC important?

What will be an ideal response?


The blood alcohol concentration is the amount of alcohol in the blood expressed as a percentage. A person's gender, genetics, ethnicity, and the amount of food and alcohol consumed affect the rate of absorption and metabolism in the body. BAC is measured to determine the extent to which individuals have been consuming alcohol.

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