Health Risks of Oregon Eighth-Grade Participants in the “Choking Game”: Results From a Population-Based Survey

Among Oregon eighth-graders surveyed, .6% had ever participated in the choking game. Participation was linked to poor nutrition and gambling among females, exposure to violence among males, and sexual activity and substance use among both genders.

Health Risks of Oregon Eighth-Grade Participants in the “Choking Game”: Results From a Population-Based Survey