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Epidemiology
Shoulder tapping -- U of M study finds young men more willing to purchase alcohol for underage youth
July 14th, 2007
Nearly 20 percent of young males are willing to purchase alcohol for underage youth when approached outside of an alcohol establishment, according to researchers at the University of Minnesota School of Public Health. A study published in the July issue of Alcoholism: Clinical & Experimental Research (ACER) found that 19 percent of young males over the age of 21 were willing to purchase alcohol for youth who appeared to be underage when “shoulder-tapped” outside of a convenience or liquor store. In contrast, only 8 percent of the general adult population entering alcohol establishments were willing to purchase the alcohol. Most underage drinkers...
Source: Obesity, Fitness & Wellness Week (2007-07-14)
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