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.
Faculty of Science, South Bank University, 103 Borough Road, London SE1 OAA.
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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