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Drinking patterns in general practice patients.

P G Wallace, P J Brennan, A P Haines

    The Journal of the Royal College of General Practitioners
    |August 1, 1987
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    This study found that men reported higher alcohol consumption than women, with younger age groups showing lower abstinence rates. Many excessive drinkers, particularly men, expressed concern about their drinking habits.

    Area of Science:

    • Public Health
    • Epidemiology
    • General Practice Research

    Background:

    • Alcohol consumption is a significant public health concern.
    • Understanding drinking patterns in the general population is crucial for targeted interventions.
    • Previous research indicates variations in alcohol use based on demographics.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To analyze alcohol consumption patterns in a large general practice patient population.
    • To identify demographic differences in drinking behavior and abstinence rates.
    • To assess the prevalence of self-reported or CAGE-indicated problem drinking among excessive alcohol consumers.

    Main Methods:

    • A self-administered health survey questionnaire was distributed to patients in 47 UK general practices.

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  • Data collected included information on alcohol consumption, smoking, exercise, dieting, and weight.
  • Statistical analysis was performed on data from 25,496 men and 36,657 women.

    • Main Results:

    • 83.6% of men and 69.2% of women reported drinking alcohol in the past three months.
    • Abstinence rates were significantly lower in younger age groups for both sexes (P<0.001).
    • High weekly alcohol consumption was reported by 7.6% of men (≥35 units) and 2.7% of women (≥21 units).
    • Among excessive drinkers, 45.9% of men and 44.1% of women showed concern via CAGE scores or self-assessment.
    • Concern about drinking was strongly related to consumption levels and more frequent in women than men at most consumption levels.

    Conclusions:

    • Significant proportions of the general practice population consume alcohol, with notable differences between sexes and age groups.
    • A substantial percentage of excessive drinkers recognize or express concern about their alcohol intake.
    • These findings highlight the need for tailored alcohol-related health strategies within primary care settings.