11-YEAR-OLDS IN ENGLAND REPORTEDLY OUTDRINKING ADULTS

Matt Case - April 26th, 2024 - 7:43am PDT 

UNDERAGE DRINKING ALARM: 11-YEAR-OLDS IN ENGLAND REPORTEDLY OUTDRINKING ADULTS

A concerning report from the World Health Organization highlights a significant issue with underage drinking in England, where a substantial number of young adolescents are consuming alcohol. According to the findings, one-third of 11-year-olds and over half of 13-year-olds in England have either drunk alcohol or do so regularly.

The WHO warns that underage drinking poses serious risks to the developing brains of children and can have long-term detrimental effects on their health and well-being. The organization calls for immediate action to address this growing problem, emphasizing the importance of not normalizing alcohol consumption among children.

The report serves as a stark reminder of the challenges associated with preventing underage drinking and underscores the need for effective public health strategies to protect young people from the harms associated with early alcohol exposure.