伯利兹的一个卫生论坛警告说,60%以上的青年在10岁之前喝酒,将早期饮酒与严重的健康和社会伤害联系起来。 A Belize health forum warned that over 60% of youth drink before age 10, linking early alcohol use to serious health and social harms.

伯利兹卫生论坛于2025年12月3日召开,警告滥用酒精现象增加,特别是在青年中,超过60%的青少年在10岁前饮酒。 A Belize health forum on December 3, 2025, warned of rising alcohol misuse, especially among youth, with over 60% of adolescents drinking before age 10. 官员提到与肝病、癌症、心理健康问题以及事故和暴力增加有关联。 Officials cited links to liver disease, cancer, mental health issues, and increased accidents and violence. 尽管在文化上得到接受,卫生领导人敦促负责任地使用,并发起了一场运动,打击早期饮酒、挑战规范和同侪压力,以防止长期伤害。 Despite cultural acceptance, health leaders urged responsible use and launched a campaign to combat early drinking, challenging norms and peer pressure to prevent long-term harm.