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Underage Alcohol Use Trends and Risks is a document available to read on EtoBox.

Underage alcohol use remains a significant public health issue according to a 2003 report. The report found that in 2001, nearly 1 in 5 persons aged 12-20 engaged in binge drinking, defined as having 5 or more drinks on the same occasion. Males and whites reported higher rates of underage drinking compared to females and other races. States in New England, the upper Midwest and northern Mountain states also reported higher underage drinking rates. The report warns that underage drinking can negatively impac

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