Night Fights in Spain0

According to a recent study conducted by the European Institute of Studies on Prevention (IREFREA), there are some disturbing trends about Spain’s young adults (under the age of 25). “Reports about young people being attacked or injured in fights when they go out at night are becoming increasingly common,” according to Amador Calafat, lead author of the study and a researcher at IREFREA.

According to the research, 5.2% of young people carry weapons when they go out at night, 11.6% have been attacked or threatened, and 23% have got into a fight at some time.

The research, published in the latest issue of the Journal Psicothema, analyses this Spanish phenomenon by focusing on night-time, recreational activities among 440 participants in the Balearic Islands, Galicia and Valencia. The participants regularly went out at night and consumed alcohol or other substances. “Having been threatened or hurt with a weapon was associated with having frequent arguments related to the use of alcohol and drugs,” Calafat explained. “In order to prevent night-time violence, alcohol consumption among young people should be controlled by offering water and soft drinks at affordable prices, steering away from ‘happy hour’-type alcohol offers, and strictly ensuring that alcohol is not sold to underage drinkers,” the study concludes.[audio:http://hospitalstay.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/15-Kung-Fu-Fighting-Studio.mp3|titles=Fighting]

Additional Sources:  Medical News Today

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