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Drinking and heavy drinking by students in 18 countries.

R G Smart1, A Ogborne

  • 1Social Prevention and Health Policy Research, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, 33 Russell Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5S 2S1. rsmart@arf.org

Drug and Alcohol Dependence
|October 29, 2000
PubMed
Summary

Student drinking patterns vary widely across 18 countries, with higher rates correlating to overall alcohol consumption. Most nations fall into two distinct groups based on student drinking frequency and intensity.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Sociology

Background:

  • Alcohol consumption among students is a significant public health concern globally.
  • Understanding international variations in student drinking behaviors is crucial for targeted interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationships between different levels of student alcohol consumption (drinking, daily drinking, heavy drinking) across 18 countries.
  • To identify patterns and variations in student drinking behaviors on a national level.

Main Methods:

  • Cross-national comparative analysis of student drinking data from 18 countries.
  • Correlation analysis between student drinking variables and per capita alcohol consumption.
  • Cluster analysis to group countries based on drinking patterns.

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Main Results:

  • Significant national variations in student alcohol consumption were observed.
  • Proportions of students drinking and frequency of drinking correlated with total adult per capita consumption.
  • Fourteen countries were classified into two distinct groups based on drinking frequency, intensity, and national per capita consumption.

Conclusions:

  • Student drinking patterns exhibit considerable international heterogeneity.
  • Country groupings suggest potential shared factors influencing student alcohol use, irrespective of geography.
  • Further research is warranted to elucidate the drivers behind these observed international differences and similarities in student drinking.