REPORT SAYS MINORS WHO DRINK USUALLY CHOOSE SPIRITS
As we reported last week, the recent issue of Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) showcased a study that found spirits are consumed more than beer by 40% of high school student who drink, no matter the gender or racial group.
As DISCUS pointed out, however, aspects of the Center of Disease Control (CDC) study are misleading . The report only covered four small states, Wyoming, New Mexico, Arkansas and Nebraska, which is less than 3% of the US population, and leaves out wider national data.
Further, they separate malt-based products, beer, FMBs and wine-coolers, into separate categories. If aggregated they are equal or greater than spirits, said the trade group.
As DISCUS pointed out, however, aspects of the Center of Disease Control (CDC) study are misleading . The report only covered four small states, Wyoming, New Mexico, Arkansas and Nebraska, which is less than 3% of the US population, and leaves out wider national data.
Further, they separate malt-based products, beer, FMBs and wine-coolers, into separate categories. If aggregated they are equal or greater than spirits, said the trade group.
posted at 12:10 PM
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