Lessons to be learned: a case study approach. Underage drinking in adolescents.
The drinking habits of children aged 11 to 16 years attending a comprehensive school are reported. Pupils were able to access alcoholic drinks readily despite being underage. A general awareness of the health and social risks of drinking did not act as a deterrent and, alarmingly, only less than 10% of the group reported that they did not drink. Health education and the role that schools can play are highlighted.
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Faculty of Science, South Bank University, 103 Borough Road, London SE1 OAA.
Davies
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D000293:Adolescent; D000428:Alcohol Drinking / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D002391:Catchment Area, Health; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006266:Health Education; D006302:Health Services Research; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D006113:United Kingdom / Q000453:epidemiology