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THEME - We must have done something right!
Youth drinking is going down. That promising and somewhat surprising development in Nordic countries, which has traditionally a strong alcohol policy but also in Baltic countries with much weaker regulation. The same is reported in UK; Australia, Japan. To mention few.
We must have done something right. But what exactly? What is behind these positive changes? What are the main drivers and factors why the group of abstaining teenagers is growing?
ESPAD and HBSC
REASONS and DRIVERS
CHALLENGES
ESPAD and HBSC studies have recently showed the latest trends in youth drinking. We will hear from both studies and dive into more details about youth lifestyle choices.
Why these changes take place? Is it the influence of the internet? Social media? Or is it a faith based change? A Muslim influence? Or has the awareness raising finally sunk in?
With the help of experts, we will attempt to find out.
Despite positive changes there are serious challenges. While the number of abstaining young people is growing, those who drink, do it excessively in some places. There are groups of young people thatwe dont seem to reach. What could be done?
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