Promilleja

Promilleja is a Finnish term that refers to the blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of a person. It is a measure of how much alcohol is present in the bloodstream, expressed as grams of alcohol per liter of blood. This measurement is commonly used in legal contexts, particularly in relation to driving under the influence offenses, as well as in medical and public health settings.

In Finland, as in many other countries, there are legal limits for blood alcohol concentration. Driving with a BAC above the specified limit is illegal and can result in penalties such as fines, license suspension, or imprisonment. The exact legal limit can vary, but it is typically a low percentage. The promilleja measurement is crucial for law enforcement to determine if an individual has exceeded these legal thresholds.

The promilleja level in an individual is influenced by various factors, including the amount and type of alcohol consumed, body weight, gender, metabolism, and whether food has been consumed. Alcohol is absorbed into the bloodstream primarily through the stomach and small intestine, and its concentration peaks at different times depending on these individual factors. Understanding promilleja is therefore important for assessing the effects of alcohol on an individual's body and cognitive abilities.