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A gender-specific measure of binge drinking among college students

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  • Wechsler, H.
  • Dowdall, G.W.
  • Davenport, A.
  • Rimm, E.B.

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This study examined the relationship of volume of alcohol consumed to the occurrence of alcohol-related problems among male and female college students to develop a gender-specific measure of heavy episodic or binge drinking by college students for public health research. A self-administered survey was mailed to a national representative sample of students at 140 4-year colleges in 40 states and the District of Columbia. A total of 17592 college students completed the survey. Women who typically drink four drinks in a row were found to have roughly the same likelihood of experiencing drinking-related problems as men who typically drink five drinks in a row. Use of the same standard for both sexes underestimates binge drinking and the negative health risks for women.

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  • Wechsler, H. & Dowdall, G.W. & Davenport, A. & Rimm, E.B., 1995. "A gender-specific measure of binge drinking among college students," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 85(7), pages 982-985.
    • Handle: RePEc:aph:ajpbhl:1995:85:7:982-985_3
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