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Percent of Young Adults 18-20 with Alcohol Use in Past 30 Days-Northwest Region
Current Value
46.1%
Definition
Comparison
Story Behind the Curve
Franklin and Grand Isle County have increased since 2014. This 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
Local schools
Local community coalitions
Law Enforcement
Mentoring organizations
Colleges
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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