National patterns of alcohol use among Chinese adolescents. (IMAGE)
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National patterns of alcohol use among Chinese adolescents. This graphical summary illustrates findings from a nationally representative, school-based survey of Chinese adolescents aged 12–19 years conducted in 2021. The data show that alcohol consumption is widespread, with 44.1% reporting lifetime use and nearly one-third initiating drinking at age 13 or younger. While drunkenness is less common than alcohol use, clear patterns emerge by beverage type, drinking frequency, emotional motives, and social context. Drinking most often occurs infrequently, during family gatherings, and in private homes, highlighting the strong influence of social and cultural environments on adolescent alcohol exposure.
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World Journal of Pediatrics
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