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A Macrolevel Examination Of County-Level Risk Factors For Underage Drinking Prevention: Intervention Opportunities To Protect Youth In The State Of Georgia, Karen E. O'Quin, Sheryl M. Strasser, Monica H. Swahn
A Macrolevel Examination Of County-Level Risk Factors For Underage Drinking Prevention: Intervention Opportunities To Protect Youth In The State Of Georgia, Karen E. O'Quin, Sheryl M. Strasser, Monica H. Swahn
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Introduction: Underage drinking can have profoundly negative impacts on childhood development. This study compares 4 categories of known underage drinking risk factors with alcohol consumption. The social indicators in these categories will be compared in the 10 most-at-risk (MAR) counties and the 10 least-at-risk (LAR) counties identified in Georgia.
Methods: Independent 2-tailed t-tests were conducted to compare group means among MAR and LAR counties for all identified risk factors.
Results: Significant differences were observed in all factors included in the poverty and alcohol outlet density categories.
Discussion. The findings underscore the importance of better understanding youth …