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Hazardous alcohol use: a cross-sectional study of cardiology patients in Sweden

Paul Welfordsson1, Anna-Karin Danielsson1, Caroline Björck2,3

  • 1Department of Global Public Health, Karolinska Institutet, 11365, Solna, Stockholm, Sweden.

Journal of Public Health (Oxford, England)
|May 15, 2025
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Hazardous alcohol use is common in cardiology patients, affecting about one in 12. Most cases may benefit from brief interventions rather than intensive alcohol dependence treatments.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Addiction Medicine
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Alcohol use remains understudied in cardiac care settings.
  • Investigating prevalence of hazardous alcohol use and dependence in cardiology patients is crucial.
  • Understanding these patterns can inform targeted interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence of hazardous alcohol use and probable alcohol dependence among cardiology patients.
  • To identify demographic and lifestyle factors associated with hazardous alcohol use in this population.
  • To guide treatment strategies for alcohol-related issues in cardiac patients.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study was conducted across three Swedish regions.
  • The Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT-10) questionnaire assessed alcohol consumption.
  • Logistic regression analysis examined associations with hazardous alcohol use.

Main Results:

  • 1107 cardiology patients (median age 73 years, 66% men) were included.
  • Hazardous alcohol use prevalence was 7.8% (primary definition), while probable alcohol dependence was 0.9%.
  • Increased odds of hazardous use were observed in younger age groups, urban settings, and among those with unhealthy diets or overweight.

Conclusions:

  • Approximately one in 12 cardiology patients exhibited hazardous alcohol use.
  • Less than 1% showed probable alcohol dependence, suggesting limited need for intensive treatments.
  • Findings support brief interventions for hazardous alcohol use in cardiology patients.
Abstract

Keywords:
alcoholcardiologyhazardous drinkingprevalencescreening

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