Citation

O'Connell ME. Issues Sci. Technol. 2005; 21(2): 82-85.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2005, U.S. National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering and Institute of Medicine)

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Abstract

The risk associated with the consumption of alcohols by young people are discussed. Traffic crashes are the most visible of these dangers, with alcohol being implicated in nearly one-third of youth traffic fatalities. Underage alcohol use is also associated with violence, suicide, educational failure, and other problem behaviors. The social cost of underage drinking were estimated at $53 billion including $19 billion from traffic crashes and $29 billion from violent crime.