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Alcohol drinking in Jerusalem.

M Baras, S Harlap, S Eisenberg

    Alcohol (Fayetteville, N.Y.)
    |November 1, 1984
    PubMed
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    This study on Jewish parents in Jerusalem found that most adults drank alcohol weekly, often for religious reasons. Consumption varied by origin, occupation, and season, with more beer in summer and spirits in winter.

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    Area of Science:

    • Epidemiology
    • Public Health
    • Sociology

    Background:

    • Alcohol consumption patterns are influenced by cultural and religious practices.
    • Understanding these patterns is crucial for public health initiatives.
    • The Lipid Research Clinics Prevalence Study provided a unique dataset for examining lifestyle factors.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To assess alcohol use patterns among middle-aged Jewish parents in Jerusalem.
    • To identify demographic, geographic, and seasonal factors associated with alcohol consumption.
    • To explore the relationship between occupation and drinking habits within couples.

    Main Methods:

    • A random sample of 1043 men and 591 women from the Lipid Research Clinics Prevalence Study (Jerusalem, 1976-80) was surveyed.

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  • Standardized questionnaires collected data on drinking frequency (times/week) and quantity (drinks/week).
  • Statistical analysis examined variations based on origin, occupation, season, and gender.

    • Main Results:

    • Teetotalism was rare; most subjects (61.9% men, 55.1% women) drank 1-2 times weekly.
    • Mean weekly drinks: 3.5 for men, 1.3 for women. High frequency (>2 times/week) was low (15.7% men, 3.8% women).
    • North African immigrants drank more. Seasonal variations showed peak consumption in winter (spirits) and summer (beer).

    Conclusions:

    • Alcohol use among middle-aged Jewish parents in Jerusalem was generally moderate and frequent, often linked to sacramental wine use.
    • Significant variations in drinking habits were observed based on immigration background, occupational status, and season.
    • Findings highlight the interplay of culture, socioeconomics, and environment on alcohol consumption patterns.