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Healthy Tailgating / Local Use Data and Public Opinion Survey Results

Los Angeles County - Prevalence of Problem Drinking
  • 16.2% of adults in Los Angeles County report binge drinking (5+ drinks for men, 4+ for women; on at least one occasion in the past 30 days)
  • 3.3% of adults report heavy drinking (>60 drinks for men and >30 drinks for women in the previous month)
  • In 2008, there were 258 alcohol-involved fatal collisions in Los Angeles County and 4,832 alcohol-involved injury collisions.
  • Excessive alcohol consumption is the 2nd leading cause of premature death and disability in Los Angeles County
  • Each year about 2,500 People in Los Angeles County die from an alcohol-related cause, with a loss of an estimated 78,000 years of life. 
Source: “Reducing Alcohol-Related Harms in Los Angeles County.” LA County Dept. of Public Health. 2011.
Pasadena Data
In November and December 2012 Day One staff conducted a public opinion intercept survey of 411 Pasadena residents. Surveys were administered in public locations throughout the City of Pasadena, including Old Pasadena, Paseo Colorado, Villa Park, La Pintoresca Park, Filmore/Del Mar Gold Line Stations, Post Offices, Colorado Blvd., Jackie Robinson Park, and PUSD high schools. The below copied charts represent a selection of findings from the survey questions. 
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Parents/Adults in the city of Pasadena allow minors to consume alcohol in their homes

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There are liqour stores, convenience stores or grocery stores that sell alcohol to minors

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I have heard about enforcement efforts to stop alcohol sales to minors by liqour, convenience stores and grocery stores

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It is easy for minors (12-20) to access alcohol in their homes in the city

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Underage drinking has long-term health consequences

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