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Prevalence of alcohol related brain damage among homeless hostel dwellers in Glasgow
Gail Gilchrist1, David S Morrison
1Department of General Practice, University of Melbourne, Carlton, Victoria, Australia.
Background:
Over half of Glasgow's 4000 homeless people drink hazardously but the prevalence of alcohol-related brain damage (ARBD) has not been described.
Aims And Objectives:
To determine the prevalence of ARBD among homeless hostel dwellers in Glasgow.
Methods:
A representative sample of homeless hostel dwellers was surveyed using validated survey instruments and clinical assessment.
Results:
From a sample of 266 hostel dwellers, 82% had cognitive impairment and 78% were drinking hazardously. The prevalence of ARBD among homeless hostel dwellers was 21%.
Conclusions:
ARBD has a high prevalence among homeless hostel dwellers and treatment is usually effective. There is a need to actively identify and treat this population to help them move out of homelessness.
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