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[Observations on deaths in alcoholism].

G Grecu1, M Grecu-Gaboş, I Grecu-Gaboş

  • 1Clinica de Psihiatrie, I.M. Tirgu-Mureş.

Revista De Medicina Interna, Neurologie, Psihiatrie, Neurochirurgie, Dermato-Venerologie. Neurologie, Psihiatrie, Neurochirurgie
|January 1, 1990
PubMed
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Alcoholic patients exhibit a significantly higher mortality rate compared to general psychiatric patients. This study highlights the increased death rate in individuals with alcohol use disorder and its complications.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical research
  • Clinical epidemiology
  • Addiction medicine

Background:

  • Alcohol use disorder is a significant public health concern.
  • Psycho-organic complications are common in long-term alcohol abuse.
  • Understanding mortality risks is crucial for patient care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the death rate of alcoholic patients.
  • To compare mortality in alcoholic patients versus general psychiatric patients.
  • To analyze the impact of psycho-organic complications on mortality.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of hospitalized patients over three decades (1959-1988).
  • Comparison of mortality indices between alcoholic patients and all psychiatric patients.
  • Statistical analysis using the chi-square (X-square) method.

Main Results:

  • The mortality index for alcoholics was 1.97% (5,580 patients).
  • The mortality index for all psychic patients was 0.36% (46,591 patients).
  • A statistically significant difference (p < 0.001) was found between the groups.

Conclusions:

  • Alcoholic patients have a substantially higher mortality rate than general psychiatric patients.
  • This elevated risk is likely linked to alcohol-related psycho-organic complications.
  • Findings underscore the need for targeted interventions for alcoholic patients.

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