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Drinking patterns in the American Deep South.

C Lindquist1, W C Cockerham, S S Hwang

  • 1Department of Sociology, University of Alabama at Birmingham, 35294-3350, USA.

Journal of Studies on Alcohol
|September 16, 1999
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The Deep South has more alcohol abstainers than other regions. However, among those who drink, Southerners do not engage in more frequent heavy drinking occasions. This study examined drinking norms.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Sociology
  • Behavioral Science

Background:

  • Investigating regional variations in alcohol consumption patterns is crucial for public health initiatives.
  • Understanding cultural influences on drinking norms can inform targeted interventions.
  • Previous research suggests potential differences in alcohol use across US regions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess if Deep South states exhibit dual drinking norms: high abstinence alongside high consumption among drinkers.
  • To compare alcohol consumption and heavy drinking patterns in the Deep South with other US regions.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of survey data from 65,216 respondents across four Deep South states and four other leading states (1990-1993).
  • Data collected via telephone interviews through the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS).

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  • Comparison of drinking patterns, including abstinence and episodic heavy drinking, across different demographic groups and regions.

    • Main Results:

    • The Deep South region exhibited a significantly higher proportion of alcohol abstainers compared to other regions.
    • Among individuals who consumed alcohol, there was no increased likelihood of episodic heavy drinking in the Deep South.
    • Factors associated with higher likelihood of drinking included higher education, income, younger age, male gender, and white race, with no significant regional association for heavy drinking.

    Conclusions:

    • The Deep South is characterized by a higher prevalence of alcohol abstainers.
    • Drinking norms in the Deep South do not appear to involve higher rates of heavy drinking occasions among those who consume alcohol.
    • Findings suggest complex interplay between regional culture, demographics, and alcohol consumption behaviors.