Greater Risk Of Injuries Among Neighborhood Children When There Are More Off-Premise Alcohol Outlets

Childhood injuries constitute a serious issue in the United States. In 2001, there were 12,249 deaths among children ages one to 14: injuries were the leading cause, accounting for 33.2 percent of all deaths for children ages one to four, and 39.4 percent of all deaths for children ages five to 14. A new study has found that numerous off-premise alcohol outlets in neighborhoods can reduce overall guardianship of children’s activities, leading to increased injuries.

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Filed under: Alcohol / Addiction / Illegal Drugs on September 8th, 2008