[Status of alcohol drinking among population aged 15 and above in China in 2010-2012]

To analyze the drinking practice of people in China. The purpose is to provide the evidence to alcohol drinking control in China.

The data of 2010- 2012 China National Nutrition and Health Survey was used for this study. 145263 subjects aged 15 years and over were involved.

The overall current drinking rate of people in China was 34. 3%, male( 54. 6%) was higher than female( 13. 3%), The 45 ~ 59 years age group ranked the highest( 38. 6%). Beer( 64. 6%)was the most, high degree wine( 38. 7%) and low degree wine( 29. 7%) were next in china drinkers. The daily alcohol consumption for drinkers was 28. 1g, 32. 8g for males and 8. 0 g for females. Daily alcohol intake( 38. 5 g) of 45 ~ 59 years were the highest. Of those who drank, 30. 4% were heavy drinkers, male( 34. 8%) was higher than female( 11. 7%). Of those who drank, 13. 9% were hazardous drinkers, male( 16. 0%) was higher than female( 4. 7%).

Alcohol drinking has become a public health problem in China, and the drinking behaviors varied between differentgenders and ages. Health education program should be developed and conducted, especially for males of 45 ~ 59 years old.