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- - The study surveyed 5,926 people in Beijing to investigate the prevalence of alcohol use, heavy drinking, and alcohol dependence, using a structured interview method.
- - Findings revealed that 32.5% of participants consumed alcohol in the past year, with 13.8% engaging in heavy drinking; alcohol dependence was found in 1.7% of participants within 12 months and 4.3% over their lifetime.
- - Key risk factors for alcohol-related disorders included being male, over 24 years old, married or employed, having lower education, living in rural areas, and having psychiatric disorders; however, very few received treatment for their dependence.
Article Abstract
Background: The study aimed to determine the prevalence of alcohol use, episodic heavy drinking, and alcohol dependence and their socio-demographic correlates in Beijing, China. methods: A total of 5,926 subjects were randomly selected in Beijing and interviewed using the Composite International Diagnostic Interview (CIDI 1.0). Data on basic socio-demographic and current major medical conditions were also collected.
Results: The 12-month prevalence of alcohol use and episodic heavy drinking were 32.5 and 13.8%, respectively. The 12-month and lifetime prevalence of alcohol dependence were 1.7 and 4.3%, respectively. Age above 24 years, male sex, being married and employed, low education level (junior high school, primary school or illiterate), rural residence, and having comorbid psychiatric disorders were all significantly associated with a higher likelihood of alcohol-related disorders. Only 2.4% of the subjects with alcohol dependence were receiving treatment, and a mere 1.4% had sought treatment from mental health professionals.
Conclusions: Nationwide surveys are urgently needed to further explore the prevalence of alcohol-related disorders in China.
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| http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1530-0277.2009.00933.x | DOI Listing |
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