[Prevention of alcohol problems in primary health care. Patients receptive to questions concerning alcohol and life style].

In this study drinking habits among primary care patients were investigated as well as their views on discussing life style issues (eating habits, alcohol, smoking and exercise) with their physician. 13% of the men and 5% of the women reported high levels of alcohol consumption. 27% of the men and 11% of the women reported drinking five or more standard drinks more than two times per month.