| Literature DB >> 3975091 |
R Hingson, D Merrigan, T Heeren.
Abstract
In this study, contrary to expectations, no significant decline in violent deaths (excluding traffic accidents) was found among Massachusetts 15 to 19 year olds after the state raised its drinking age from 18 to 20. The authors also review the epidemiology of alcohol-related injuries.Entities:
Keywords: Accidental Deaths; Adolescents; Age Factors; Alcohol Drinking; Americas; Behavior; Causes Of Death; Comparative Studies; Crime; Demographic Factors; Developed Countries; Developing Countries; Homicide; Legislation; Massachusetts; Mortality; North America; Northern America; Population; Population Characteristics; Population Dynamics; Research Report; Social Problems; Suicide; United States; Violent Deaths; Youth
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Year: 1985 PMID: 3975091 DOI: 10.1016/s0031-3955(16)34769-1
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Pediatr Clin North Am ISSN: 0031-3955 Impact factor: 3.278