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Michael Pereira da Silva1,2, Roseane de Fátima Guimarães2,3, Rodrigo Bozza2,4
1Faculty of Medicine, Federal University of Rio Grande, Rio Grande, RS,Brazil.
Journal of Physical Activity & Health
|July 27, 2023
Summary
Engaging in strengthening exercises and team sports is linked to more frequent binge drinking in adults. This association may be influenced by individual characteristics like age and relationship status.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Behavioral Science
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Binge drinking remains a significant public health concern among adults.
- Understanding the relationship between physical activity and alcohol consumption is crucial for targeted interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the association between different types of exercise and free time sports participation and the frequency of binge drinking in a large adult population.
Main Methods:
- Utilized data from 718,147 adults participating in the "Surveillance of Risk and Protection Factors for Chronic Diseases by Telephone Survey."
- Employed negative binomial regression to analyze the association between exercise/sports types and binge drinking, adjusting for demographic variables, BMI, and television time.
Main Results:
- Outdoor walking/running was the most common exercise (20.0%), while team sports had the highest binge drinking prevalence (31.9%).
- Participants engaging in strengthening exercises (PR=1.12) and team sports (PR=1.11) showed a significantly higher likelihood of frequent binge drinking compared to inactive individuals.
Conclusions:
- The study highlights a positive association between specific physical activities (strengthening, team sports) and increased binge drinking frequency.
- Participant profiles, particularly younger and single individuals with more frequent strengthening and less team sports, were more likely to binge drink.
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