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Are you going to finish that drink?
William C Kerr1, Elizabeth Long
1Alcohol Research Group, Public Health Institute, Emeryville, California 94608, USA.
Substance Use & Misuse
|February 10, 2010
Summary
Men, heavier drinkers, and older adults tend to finish more of their alcoholic drinks. This study analyzed drink completion rates, finding 12% of drinks were unfinished overall.
Area of Science:
- Alcohol consumption research
- Public health studies
- Behavioral science
Background:
- Understanding alcohol consumption patterns is crucial for public health initiatives.
- Previous research has explored factors influencing alcohol intake, but less focus has been placed on drink completion rates.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the proportion of alcoholic drinks left unfinished by consumers.
- To identify demographic and behavioral factors associated with incomplete drink consumption.
Main Methods:
- Utilizing data from the 2000 National Alcohol Survey Methodological Follow-up (n=323).
- Employing directly measured estimates of drink volume and unfinished amounts.
- Incorporating self-reported frequency and reasons for not finishing drinks.
Main Results:
- Overall, 12% of reported drinks were not finished.
- Men, individuals identified as "heavier drinkers," and older adults consumed smaller volumes of unfinished beer and wine.
- Analysis compared drink completion across different demographic and consumption groups.
Conclusions:
- Drink completion varies significantly among different consumer groups.
- Factors such as sex, drinking level, and age are associated with the amount of alcohol consumed and left unfinished.
- Findings contribute to a nuanced understanding of alcohol consumption behaviors.
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