TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2015//
TI  - Alcohol sales to underage buyers in the Netherlands in 2011 and 2013
JO  - Journal of Adolescent Health
A1  - van Hoof, Joris J.
A1  - Roodbeen, Ruud T. J.
A1  - Krokké, Jim
A1  - Gosselt, Jordy F.
A1  - Schelleman-Offermans, Karen
SP  - 468
EP  - 470
VL  - 56
IS  - 4
N2  - PURPOSE: Measuring vendors' compliance and possible change in compliance with the legal age limits on alcohol sales in 2011 and 2013. <br><br>METHODS: In 2011 and 2013, representative mystery shopping studies were conducted. In total, 2,737 underage mystery shopping alcohol purchase attempts were conducted both in off-premise (supermarkets, liquor stores, and take away restaurants) and on-premise (bars and sports bars) outlets as well as from alcohol home delivery services. <br><br>RESULTS: Average compliance increased significantly from 28.2% in 2011 to 46.5% in 2013, and asking proof of age (ID) also increased significantly from 43.9% in 2011 to 54.1% in 2013. <br><br>CONCLUSIONS: Both asking proof of age and, ultimately, compliance with the legal age limits increased significantly. Nevertheless, still 53.5% of the adolescents could purchase alcohol themselves, which makes alcohol largely available through the various premises.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 1054-139X
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jadohealth.2014.11.025
ID  - ref1
ER  -