Alcohol: Students blind on the perils of booze

Teens are less likely to drink alcohol if they know it is a major cause of cancer but most are unaware of the link, a South Australian study has found. More than 2800 students aged 12-17 were surveyed about their drinking behaviour by Adelaide University and South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute researchers. Those aged 14-17 were deterred from drinking if they knew about the link between alcohol and cancer, but only 28 per cent of students were aware of the connection. The Adelaide Advertiser, 20 July 2017, page 21

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