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. 2000 Jan;90(1):112-5.
doi: 10.2105/ajph.90.1.112.

Estimates of US children exposed to alcohol abuse and dependence in the family

B F Grant  1
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Estimates of US children exposed to alcohol abuse and dependence in the family

B F Grant. Am J Public Health. 2000 Jan.

Abstract

Objectives: This study sought to provide direct estimates of the number of US children younger than 18 years who are exposed to alcohol abuse or alcohol dependence in the family.

Methods: Data were derived from the National Longitudinal Alcohol Epidemiologic Survey.

Results: Approximately 1 in 4 children younger than 18 years in the United States is exposed to alcohol abuse or alcohol dependence in the family.

Conclusions: There is a need for approaches that integrate systems of services to enhance the lives of these children.

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