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Changes in Finnish adolescents' alcoholic beverage preferences 1999-2017
Tomi Lintonen1, Suvi Ahtinen1, Anne Konu2
1Finnish Foundation for Alcohol Studies, Helsinki, Finland.
Nordisk Alkohol- & Narkotikatidskrift : NAT
|September 16, 2020
Summary
Between 1999 and 2017, adolescent alcohol consumption in Finland decreased significantly, but alcopop popularity surged among 14- and 16-year-olds. This shift in alcoholic beverage preference requires attention to marketing and age restrictions.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Adolescent Health
- Substance Use Research
Background:
- Alcohol consumption patterns among adolescents are critical for public health.
- Understanding shifts in beverage preferences is essential for targeted prevention strategies.
- Previous research indicates evolving trends in youth alcohol consumption.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze changes in alcoholic beverage preferences among Finnish adolescents aged 14 and 16 between 1999 and 2017.
- To investigate the influence of age, gender, and drinking style on these beverage preferences.
- To assess the impact of these changes on overall adolescent alcohol intake.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of nationally representative Finnish adolescent health behaviour surveys from 1999 (n=4943) and 2017 (n=2451).
- Utilized cross-tabulations and logistic regression modelling to analyze beverage choices.
- Beverage data were extracted from an open-ended question about the most recent drinking occasion.
Main Results:
- Adolescent alcohol drinking prevalence more than halved from 1999 to 2017.
- Beer, cider, and spirits consumption decreased, mirroring the overall decline.
- Alcopop popularity significantly increased, more than doubling their share of pure ethanol consumed by adolescents.
Conclusions:
- The rising popularity of alcopops among underage individuals is a significant concern.
- Recent changes in Finnish alcohol laws may have increased alcopop availability.
- Increased attention to alcopop marketing and strict enforcement of age limits are crucial.
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