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Eliane Schneider Strauch¹, Ricardo Tavares Pinheiro, Ricardo Azevedo Silva

¹Programa de Pós-Graduação em Saúde e Comportamento, Universidade Católica de Pelotas, Pelotas, RS, Brasil. elianestrauch@yahoo.com.br

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Alcohol consumption is prevalent among adolescents aged 11-15, with 23% reporting use. Early initiation, smoking, and sexual activity are associated factors, necessitating earlier prevention strategies.

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Area of Science:

Public Health
Adolescent Health
Substance Use Research

Background:

Adolescent alcohol consumption represents a significant public health concern.
Understanding the prevalence and associated factors is crucial for effective intervention.

Purpose of the Study:

To determine the prevalence of alcohol use among adolescents aged 11–15 years.
To identify factors associated with alcohol consumption in this age group.

Main Methods:

A population-based, cross-sectional study was conducted in Pelotas, Brazil (2005–2006).
1,056 adolescents (11–15 years) completed an anonymous, self-administered questionnaire based on WHO drug use models.
Poisson regression analysis was used to examine associations.

Main Results:

The prevalence of recent alcohol consumption was 23.0% (95% CI: 20.4;25.4).
Prevalence was similar between females (21.7%) and males (24.2%).
Factors associated with alcohol use in males included tobacco use, older age, and prior sexual intercourse; only age was significant for females.

Conclusions:

Alcohol use is common in both male and female adolescents, starting at an early age.
Tobacco use and sexual activity are linked to adolescent alcohol consumption.
Preventive interventions should target the 11–15 age group and commence earlier.