Underage drinking is a significant public health problem in the U.S. Excessive drinking is responsible for more than 3,500 deaths and 210,000 years of potential life lost among people under age 21 each year. 1 Underage drinking cost the U.S. $24 billion in 2010. 2 There were approximately 119,000 emergency rooms visits by persons aged 12 to 21 for injuries and other conditions linked to …

https://www.cdc.gov/alcohol/fact-sheets/underage-drinking.htm