Hospital visits for underage drinking soar on July 4 weekend
Filed under Wellness by Conner Flynn on July 6th, 2010
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Hospital visits are a common enough thing on July 4th, but the number of hospital emergency department visits associated with underage drinking nearly double over the Fourth of July weekend, according to a new U.S. government study.
An analysis of 2008 data found that daily, underage drinking-related visits to hospital emergency departments were 87% higher on a Fourth of July weekend day than on an average July day. That’s 938 visits vs. 502 visits.
Parents should take note and keep a closer eye on their kids during this holiday.
Last Updated on July 6th, 2010
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