Lecture 25- Alcohol and Health Flashcards
1
Q
How many adolescences in NZ have used alcohol before the age of 15?
A
3/4
2
Q
In NZ what is the most common drinking age group?
A
18-24
3
Q
In NZ what is the highest age group for alcohol abuse and dependence?
A
16-24
4
Q
How many deaths in the age bracket of 16-24 are alcohol related for each gender?
A
males = 20%
females = 10%
5
Q
Parent Approaches
A
educate parents on how much and how often they should be buying their children alcohol
6
Q
Psychological Approaches
A
assess how often and how heavy individuals are drinking and what their risk factor is
7
Q
Policy Approaches
A
change laws surrounding alcohol