ALCOHOL MISUSE & ABUSE |
Indicator 34 |
Alcohol continues to be the most frequently consumed substance of use and misuse in Marathon County, among both teens and adults, contributing to consequences that affect all residents. Underage drinking, adult binge drinking, and drinking and driving have potential devastating impacts families and safety of the community.
Marathon County adults binge drink more than the rest of Wisconsin and set an example for our youth. More youth in Marathon County begin drinking before the age of 13 compared to Wisconsin. 1 out of 3 Marathon County high school students said their parents didn't think it was wrong for them to drink alcohol underage.
Wisconsin's pervasive alcohol culture combined with the availability and accessibility continue to drive high local alcohol use and abuse.
County: Marathon Teens Who Drank Alcohol Before Age 13 (High School)
County: Marathon Teens Who Drank Alcohol Before Age 13 (High School)
30.0%
Percent of high school students
(2021)
Compared to:
WI Value
(16.5%)
The regional value is compared to the Wisconsin State value.
US Value
(15.5% in 2017)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(33.0%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
County: Marathon Adults who Binge Drink
County: Marathon Adults who Binge Drink
25.7%
(2020-2022)
Compared to:
WI Counties
The distribution is based on data from 54 Wisconsin counties.
WI Value
(23.4%)
The regional value is compared to the Wisconsin State value.
Prior Value
(27.3%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
County: Marathon Teens Who Drank Alcohol in the Past 30-days (High School)
County: Marathon Teens Who Drank Alcohol in the Past 30-days (High School)
20.0%
Percent of high school students
(2021)
Compared to:
WI Value
(25.7%)
The regional value is compared to the Wisconsin State value.
US Value
(23.0%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(28.0%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
County: Marathon Teen Binge Drinking (High School)
County: Marathon Teen Binge Drinking (High School)
8.0%
Percent of high school students
(2021)
Compared to:
WI Value
(8.8%)
The regional value is compared to the Wisconsin State value.
US Value
(13.5% in 2017)
The county value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(11.0%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.