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Binge drinking in 19 year old men.

Jean-Bernard Daeppen1, Frédéric Anex, Joëlle Leutwyler

  • 1Alcohol Treatment Centre, Lausanne University Hospital (CHUV), Switzerland. jean-bernard.daeppen@inst.hospvd.ch

Swiss Medical Weekly
|April 23, 2005
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Binge drinking is common in 19-year-old men, with frequent episodes linked to more negative consequences. This pattern persists even with moderate alcohol consumption, highlighting risks for young adults.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Adolescent Health
  • Alcohol Research

Background:

  • Alcohol consumption and its associated risks are significant public health concerns, particularly among young adults.
  • Understanding patterns of alcohol use, such as binge drinking, in specific demographics is crucial for targeted interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the prevalence of alcohol use, binge drinking, and related negative consequences in 19-year-old Swiss men.
  • To explore the association between the frequency of binge drinking and the occurrence of drinking-related problems.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study involving 1,004 Swiss males aged 19 during a mandatory army recruitment process.
  • Data collected via the "Health and Lifestyle Questionnaire" covering demographics, alcohol use, binge drinking (defined as ≥5 drinks/occasion), and consequences over the past 12 months.

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  • Analysis based on 881 participants with complete data on binge drinking.

    • Main Results:

    • A high prevalence of binge drinking was observed, with 78.3% reporting at least one episode in the past year.
    • Frequent binge drinking (≥2 times/month) was reported by 47.8% of participants.
    • Over 43% experienced three or more negative drinking consequences, with increased frequency of binge drinking correlating with more consequences.

    Conclusions:

    • Binge drinking is highly prevalent among 19-year-old men in this Swiss sample.
    • The frequency of binge drinking is directly associated with a higher number of adverse drinking consequences.
    • Even young men with moderate average alcohol intake face significant risks of negative consequences if they engage in frequent binge drinking.