Answer the questions that follow the reading in a
paragraph that is at least 4 thoughtfully provoked sentences
long.
About 17 percent of U.S. adults, or 38 million people, say they
binge drink, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Binge drinking is defined as
consuming four or more drinks for women, and five or more drinks for men, on one occasion. Binge drinkers reported
an average of four episodes a month, each consisting of eight drinks at most, according to the report, which is based on
data gathered during a 2010 survey. The biggest group of binge drinkers are young adults, with about 28 percent of
people between ages 18 and 24 reporting binge drinking. Men are twice as likely as women to say they binge drink. A 2009 survey showed that about 15 percent of U.S. adults binge drink.
Binge drinkers are at risk for many health problems, including liver disease, certain cancers, heart disease, sexually transmitted diseases and pregnancies exposed to alcohol. They also are at increased risk of being in car accidents, and engaging
in violent behavior. Proposed strategies to tackle binge
drinking include limiting the number of alcohol retailers in a given area, holding alcohol retailers responsible for harm related to the sale of alcohol to minors and increasing the price of booze.
Describe why you think binge drinking occurs more often in
young adults. Also, in your opinion, which of the above proposed strategies is a possible and viable solution to reduce binge drinking and the health problems it causes and WHY?
paragraph that is at least 4 thoughtfully provoked sentences
long.
About 17 percent of U.S. adults, or 38 million people, say they
binge drink, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Binge drinking is defined as
consuming four or more drinks for women, and five or more drinks for men, on one occasion. Binge drinkers reported
an average of four episodes a month, each consisting of eight drinks at most, according to the report, which is based on
data gathered during a 2010 survey. The biggest group of binge drinkers are young adults, with about 28 percent of
people between ages 18 and 24 reporting binge drinking. Men are twice as likely as women to say they binge drink. A 2009 survey showed that about 15 percent of U.S. adults binge drink.
Binge drinkers are at risk for many health problems, including liver disease, certain cancers, heart disease, sexually transmitted diseases and pregnancies exposed to alcohol. They also are at increased risk of being in car accidents, and engaging
in violent behavior. Proposed strategies to tackle binge
drinking include limiting the number of alcohol retailers in a given area, holding alcohol retailers responsible for harm related to the sale of alcohol to minors and increasing the price of booze.
Describe why you think binge drinking occurs more often in
young adults. Also, in your opinion, which of the above proposed strategies is a possible and viable solution to reduce binge drinking and the health problems it causes and WHY?