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Youth Grades 9-12 who Currently Drink Alcohol-Northwest Region

Current Value

27.9%

2021

Definition

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Story Behind the Curve

Franklin and Grand Isle Counties decreased from 2013 to the present. This is good news, but still reflects the need that more must be done to promote healthy behavior and limit access to alcohol for this age group. The age when a young person starts drinking is a strong predictor of later alcohol-related problems including a significantly greater risk of developing an alcohol use disorder. 1

Partners

Vermont Department of Health

Local schools

Local community coalitions

Law Enforcement

Mentoring organizations

Afterschool programs

Why Is This Important?

Policies that reduce exposure to alcohol advertising and curb youth access to alcohol limit the health impacts of high-risk alcohol consumption.

The mean age of first use of alcohol in Vermont is 13.5 years old. Increasing the age of first use of alcohol has positive correlations in later resiliencies to alcohol addiction and dependence as well as other positive health outcomes. 1

What Works

A comprehensive approach using multiple evidence-based programs, practices, and policies such as those listed in the National Registry of Evidence-based Programs and Practices (NREPP) or recommended by The Community Guide. These include programs serving youth and families, as well as community-wide strategies such as media advocacy and community education.1

Region-specific prevention practices can also be found in "Planning for Prevention-A Guide to Community Health Initiatives" through Northwest Regional Planning Commission. 

References

1. Vermont Department of Health

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