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Statistics on children, youth and families in Alaska from the Annie E. Casey Foundation and the Alaska Children's Trust
Binge drinking among high school students by gender
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Definition and Source
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Definition
Beginning in 2017, the definition was binge drinking was modified to four or more drinks of alcohol in a row for female students OR five or more drinks of alcohol in a row for male students, within a couple of hours on at least one day during the past 30 days..
We currently report district-level results for participating districts in years when the sample size requirements are met and results can be weighted. For questions about school districts not included here, please check most recent Alaska YRBS results.
We currently report district-level results for participating districts in years when the sample size requirements are met and results can be weighted. For questions about school districts not included here, please check most recent Alaska YRBS results.
Data Source
Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (YRBSS) for 2017–2019 Alaska Department of Health
**The 2021 Alaska Youth Risk Behavior Survey was canceled due to the unprecedented challenges Alaska school districts and schools are facing during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Statewide prevalence data for 2023 has been released, with district-level data expected to be available in 2025.
**The 2021 Alaska Youth Risk Behavior Survey was canceled due to the unprecedented challenges Alaska school districts and schools are facing during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Statewide prevalence data for 2023 has been released, with district-level data expected to be available in 2025.
Notes
NA: Not Available; S: Suppressed data
Last Updated
October 2024