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[Heavy alcohol consumption and associated factors: a population-based study]
Juvenal S Dias da Costa1, Mariângela F Silveira, Fernando K Gazalle
1Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade Federal de Pelotas, Pelotas, RS, Brasil. jcosta@epidemio-ufpel.org.br
Revista De Saude Publica
|May 4, 2004
Summary
Heavy alcohol consumption affects 14.3% of Brazilian adults, with higher rates in men, the elderly, and smokers. This prevalence highlights significant public health concerns and associated negative health outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
- Addiction Research
Context:
- Cross-sectional population-based study in Pelotas, Brazil.
- 2,177 adults (aged 20-69) surveyed.
- Heavy alcohol consumption defined as >30g/day.
Purpose:
- Determine the prevalence of heavy alcohol consumption.
- Identify associated factors in the Brazilian adult population.
Summary:
- Prevalence of heavy alcohol consumption was 14.3% (29.2% men, 3.7% women).
- Associated factors include male sex, older age, Black/Mulatto ethnicity, heavy smoking, and chronic diseases.
- Men with psychiatric disorders and hypertensive individuals with heavy alcohol consumption showed higher risks.
Impact:
- Highlights high prevalence of heavy alcohol consumption in Brazil.
- Identifies vulnerable subpopulations for targeted interventions.
- Underscores negative health consequences and quality of life impacts.