Choking Game Statistics

Did you know:

75%  of those surveyed have heard of the choking game

35%  knew it by some other name

58%  have known someone who has participated

15%  know someone who is still actively participating

32%  admit to having participated themselves

11%  still actively participate

37%  of those who have witnessed the practice did so in a friend’s home

17%  have instructed someone else on how to participate

53%  of boys surveyed admit to having participated themselves

82%  of those who participated were not aware of the risks

94%  of victims’ parents were not aware their child was participating

94%  of victims’ parents were unaware of the warning signs

The average age of participants is between 9 and 15 years old