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Density of neighborhood liquor stores is especially risky for African-Americans who drink, study finds

February 15, 2011 by

Previous studies have shown a strong link between neighborhood alcohol environments and outcomes such as drunk driving and violence. A recent study investigated linkages between neighborhood liquor stores, on-premise outlets, convenience stores, and supermarket densities and at-risk drinking among African Americans. Researchers found that a neighborhood's liquor-store density had a significant impact on at-risk drinking among African Americans who consumed alcohol, particularly for women who drink.

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