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[BDSP. Notice produite par INIST fR0xmcCQ. Diffusion soumise à autorisation]. Context In 1997, unintentional injury was the leading cause of death for persons aged 1 to 34 years. Approximately one third of deaths due to unintentional injury in the United States are estimated to be alcohol related. Onset of drinking at an early age has been found to be associated with alcohol dependence, but whether early-onset drinking increases risk for unintentional injury while drinking is unknown. Objective To explore whether persons who started drinking at an early age are more likely to have experienced unintentional injuries while under the influence of alcohol. Design and Setting The National Longitudinal Alcohol Epidemiology Survey, a cross-sectional survey conducted in 1992 of a representative sample of the US population. Participants A total of 42862 randomly selected adults (response rate, 90% ; mean age, 44 years). Main Outcome Measures Unintentional injury involvement while under the influence of alcohol by age of drinking onset (categorized as=21 years). (...)
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