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Red is bad, green is good, blue is not statistically different/neutral.
Compared to Distribution
the value is in the best half of communities.
the value is in the 2nd worst quarter of communities.
the value is in the worst quarter of communities.
Compared to Target
meets target; 
does not meet target.
Compared to a Single Value
lower than the comparison value;
higher than the comparison value;
not statistically different from comparison value.
Trend
non-significant change over time; 
significant change over time; 
no change over time.
Compared to Prior Value
higher than the previous measurement period;
lower than the previous measurement period;
no statistically different change from previous measurement period.
Significantly better than the overall value
Significantly worse than the overall value
No significant difference with the overall value
No data on significance available
Teens who Binge Drink
Measurement Period: 2022
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This indicator shows the percentage of 12th grade students who binge drink.
This value represents students who had five or more drinks of alcohol in a row at least one time during the two weeks prior to the survey.
Why is this important?
According to research by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, adolescents who begin drinking at a young age are more likely to develop alcohol dependence than those who begin drinking at age 21. Patterns formed during adolescence play a critical role in health throughout adulthood. Alcohol use also impairs judgment and can lead to other high-risk behaviors such as drunk driving and sexual activity. Excessive alcohol use in the form of binge drinking can lead to increased risk of health problems such as liver disease or unintentional injuries.
County: Laramie
11.3%
Source:
Wyoming Survey & Analysis Center, Prevention Needs Assessment
Measurement period: 2022
Maintained by: Conduent Healthy Communities Institute
Last update: April 2023
Measurement period: 2022
Maintained by: Conduent Healthy Communities Institute
Last update: April 2023
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Data Source
- Wyoming Survey & Analysis Center, Prevention Needs Assessment
Maintained By: Conduent Healthy Communities Institute (Methodology)
Filed under: Health / Alcohol & Drug Use, Health / Adolescent Health, Health Behaviors, Teens