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Binge drinking among US adults

Authors :
Naimi, Timothy S.
Brewer, Robert D.
Mokdad, Ali
Denny, Clark
Serdula, Mary K.
Marks, James S.
Source :
JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association. Jan 1, 2003, Vol. 289 Issue 1, p70, 6 p.
Publication Year :
2003

Abstract

Binge drinking appears to be increasing among Americans, even those over 25 years of age. An analysis of data from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System surveys taken in 1993 and 2001 showed that the number of binge drinking episodes per person per year increased 35% between 1995 and 2001. Binge drinkers were 14 times more likely to drive while under the influence of alcohol than non-binge drinkers.

Details

ISSN :
00987484
Volume :
289
Issue :
1
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.96279915