title: Assessing the Validity of On-Premise Alcohol License Data in Six Communities in California: Operating Characteristics and Outlet Densities.
abstract: This study evaluated State of California alcohol license records as a measure of businesses selling alcohol for consumption on premise. In 2008, researchers attempted to visit all 799 licensed restaurants, bars, and pubs in six medium-sized cities near San Francisco. Surveys collected detailed business characteristics for a subsample of 151 bars or restaurants that included a separate bar area. Results suggest inaccuracies of official records regarding license locations and types (bar/pub vs. restaurant). Analyses also indicate that establishment characteristics are related to local alcohol outlet densities. Study implications and limitations are discussed.
authors.affiliation: a Prevention Research Center , Berkeley, California, USA.
authors.forename: William R
authors.initials: WR
authors.lastname: Ponicki
authors.affiliation: a Prevention Research Center , Berkeley, California, USA.
authors.forename: Paul J
authors.initials: PJ
authors.lastname: Gruenewald
authors.affiliation: a Prevention Research Center , Berkeley, California, USA.
authors.forename: Lillian G
authors.initials: LG
authors.lastname: Remer
authors.affiliation: a Prevention Research Center , Berkeley, California, USA.
authors.forename: Scott E
authors.initials: SE
authors.lastname: Martin
authors.affiliation: a Prevention Research Center , Berkeley, California, USA.
authors.forename: Andrew J
authors.initials: AJ
authors.lastname: Treno
keywords: alcohol licenses; availability; outlet density
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