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Which women and girls are most likely to binge drink?

Univ. of Nev. School of Medicine, Family Medicine
Univ. of Nev. School of Medicine, Family Medicine

Binge drinking is defined for women as consuming four or more alcohol drinks (beer, wine or liquor) on an occasion. Women and girls most likely to binge drink include:

  • Women ages 18 to 34 and high school girls
  • Whites and Hispanics
  • Women with household incomes above $75,000

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