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¹Departamento de Psicología Clínica y Psicobiología, Universidad de Santiago de Compostela, España. maria.parada@usc.es

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Area of Science:

Public Health
Epidemiology
Psychology

Context:

Adolescent binge drinking is a significant public health concern.
Existing research reveals a lack of consensus on its operational definition.
This ambiguity complicates epidemiological studies and intervention efforts.

Purpose:

To review the concept of adolescent binge drinking.
To propose an operational definition for consistent research and public health application.
To synthesize findings from a comprehensive literature review.

Summary:

A literature review of 80 articles (1980-2009) identified varied definitions of binge drinking based on standard drink units (SDUs), frequency, and duration.
The most accepted international criterion involves consuming 5+ SDUs (4+ for women) per occasion within two weeks.
Challenges remain due to variations in SDU alcohol content, necessitating country-specific adaptations.

Impact:

Facilitates standardized data collection and comparison in adolescent alcohol consumption research.
Aims to improve the accuracy of prevalence estimates and the effectiveness of targeted interventions.
Highlights the need for culturally relevant definitions of binge drinking patterns.