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Association between self-reported binge drinking and absenteeism in the Baltic countries.
Indrek Saar1, Viktor Trasberg2
1Estonian Academy of Security Sciences, Tallinn, Estonia Tallinn University, Estonia.
Nordisk Alkohol- & Narkotikatidskrift : NAT
|March 21, 2022
Summary
Binge drinking, particularly beer, is linked to increased absenteeism in the Baltic countries. This alcohol consumption pattern significantly impacts workplace and school productivity, highlighting the need for targeted public health interventions.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Occupational Health
- Sociology
Background:
- Alcohol use is a significant contributor to productivity loss through absenteeism.
- Understanding the relationship between specific beverage types and absence is crucial for effective policy.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the association between binge drinking of various alcohol types and absenteeism in workplace and school settings.
- To investigate these associations within the Baltic countries.
Main Methods:
- Utilized a dataset of 3,778 individuals from 2015-2016.
- Employed multiple negative binomial regression with multiple imputations for missing data.
- Used self-reported measures for both absenteeism and binge drinking.
Main Results:
- A positive association was found between self-reported absenteeism and binge drinking, specifically beer consumption.
- Beer bingers reported 49% more absences than non-beer bingers (p < .05).
- Associations with wine and spirits were positive but not statistically significant; no gender or education differences were observed.
Conclusions:
- Beer bingeing is considerably associated with a substantial proportion of work and school absences.
- Beverage-specific alcohol policies favoring beer may inadvertently increase absenteeism and reduce productivity.
- Public health strategies should consider beverage-specific risks associated with alcohol consumption.
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