Abstract
Background: Prior research demonstrated the relationship between birth order and adolescent risky behavior. The possible connection between the presence of siblings and birth order and underage alcohol abuse is unknown. Methods: Our study involves 10 years of data collection on underage alcohol intoxication in Dutch hospitals. A total of 2,234 patients were included in the current study. Results: Adolescents treated for alcohol intoxication less often have no siblings (6.7%) than the population has (14.8%). Furthermore, middle and youngest children are overrepresented in the patient population. Conclusion: The presence of older siblings is a risk factor for acute alcohol intoxication.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 334-340 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Journal of Child and Adolescent Substance Abuse |
Volume | 27 |
Issue number | 5-6 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2018 |
Keywords
- UT-Hybrid-D
- Alcohol intoxication
- Birth order
- Siblings
- Adolescents