Estudio descriptivo del consumo de alcohol en los adolescentes de Gandía / Descriptive study of alcohol consumption in adolescents of Gandia

Introducción. La morbimortalidad en los países desarrollados se relaciona con hábitos adquiridos en la adolescencia. El alcohol es la droga más consumida por los adolescentes españoles, planteando su uso abusivo un problema preocupante para la salud pública. Objetivo. Valorar el patrón de consumo de bebidas alcohólicas de los jóvenes estudiantes de 4.o de ESO de la ciudad de Gandía y las características que definen a esta población y al entorno en el que se realiza. Metodología. Se trata de un estudio descriptivo transversal del consumo de alcohol en los adolescentes de entre 15 y 18 años de Gandía, que se lleva a cabo mediante una encuesta con diferentes cuestiones relacionadas con los hábitos de salud de las cuales 9 se refieren al consumo de alcohol. Resultados. De los 346 encuestados, el 98% son menores de edad. El 93,3% ha probado alguna vez una bebida alcohólica, haciendo botellón habitualmente el 48,5% y habiéndose emborrachado alguna vez el 45,5%, concentrándose el consumo en el fin de semana. Un 76,6% tuvo el primer contacto con el alcohol en el entorno familiar. Conclusión. El consumo de alcohol en el adolescente es muy elevado, es un consumo mayoritariamente de fin de semana con una alta prevalencia en las intoxicaciones etílicas, consumo que se realiza en espacios públicos y con los amigos (AU)

Introduction: The morbidity and mortality in developed countries is related to habits acquired in adolescence. Alcohol is the drug most consumed by Spanish adolescents, making its abuse a concern for public health. Objective: To evaluate the pattern of alcohol consumption of 4 th year secondary school pupils in the city of Gandia, the defining characteristics of this population and the environment in which this takes place. Methodology: This is a descriptive study of alcohol use in adolescents aged 15 to 18 years of Gandia, which was carried out through a survey of different issues related to health habits, nine of which relate to consumption alcohol. Results: Of the 346 adolescents surveyed, 98% were minors, 93.3% had tried an alcoholic drink. Just under half (48.5%) took part in street binge-drinking, and 45.5% had got drunk at least once. Consumption was mainly during the weekend. More than three-quarters (76.6%) had their first contact with alcohol in the family. Conclusion: Alcohol use among adolescents is high, with consumption is mostly at weekends and with a high prevalence of alcohol intoxication, drinking in public places, and with friends (AU)

[Descriptive study of alcohol consumption in adolescents of Gandia]. / Estudio descriptivo del consumo de alcohol en los adolescentes de Gandía.

INTRODUCTION: The morbidity and mortality in developed countries is related to habits acquired in adolescence. Alcohol is the drug most consumed by Spanish adolescents, making its abuse a concern for public health. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the pattern of alcohol consumption of 4th year secondary school pupils in the city of Gandia, the defining characteristics of this population and the environment in which this takes place. METHODOLOGY: This is a descriptive study of alcohol use in adolescents aged 15 to 18 years of Gandia, which was carried out through a survey of different issues related to health habits, nine of which relate to consumption alcohol. RESULTS: Of the 346 adolescents surveyed, 98% were minors, 93.3% had tried an alcoholic drink. Just under half (48.5%) took part in street binge-drinking, and 45.5% had got drunk at least once. Consumption was mainly during the weekend. More than three-quarters (76.6%) had their first contact with alcohol in the family. CONCLUSION: Alcohol use among adolescents is high, with consumption is mostly at weekends and with a high prevalence of alcohol intoxication, drinking in public places, and with friends.