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Alcohol Dependence by Sex and Age at First Drink
| Alcohol Dependence | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age at First Drink | Females | Males | ||
| Prevalence | Odds Ratio* (95% CI) | Prevalence | Odds Ratio* (95% CI) | |
| Early (<=14 years) | 25.3% | 4.16 (2.93-5.89) | 41.1% | 4.09 (2.90-5.76) |
| Average (15-17 years) | 15.5% | 2.26 (1.68-3.04) | 29.2% | 2.42 (1.74-3.37) |
| Late (>=18 years) | 7.5% | ------ | 14.6% | ------ |
OR relative to late age at first drink group
