Which group would be the target population for educational material on the dangers of binge drinking?
a. Full-time college students
b. Blue-collared young adults
c. Older widows and widowers
d. High school juniors and seniors
ANS: A
The highest prevalence of binge and heavy drinking is among young adults between the ages of 18 and 25 years, with the majority being full-time college students.
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