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Trends and Correlates of High-Risk Alcohol Consumption and Types of Alcoholic Beverages in Middle-Aged Korean Adults: Results From the HEXA-G Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

We aimed to report the prevalence and correlates of high-risk alcohol consumption and types of alcoholic beverages.

Methods

The baseline data of the Health Examinees-Gem (HEXA-G) study participants, including 43,927 men and 85,897 women enrolled from 2005 through 2013, were used for analysis. Joinpoint regression was performed to estimate trends in the age-standardized prevalence of alcohol consumption. Associations of demographic and behavioral factors, perceived health-related effects, social relationships, and the diagnostic history of diseases with alcohol consumption were assessed using multinomial logistic regression.

Results

The prevalence of alcohol consumption remained higher in men during the study period and increased in women. The amount of alcohol consumed has increased in women, especially that from beer and makgeolli, a traditional Korean fermented rice wine. Older participants were less likely to be high-risk drinkers (men and women who drink more than 40 or 20 g/day of alcohol, respectively) and drink Soju, a distilled liquor, and beer, and more likely to drink makgeolli. Educational level was negatively associated with high-risk drinking. However, it was positively associated with the consumption of strong spirits and wine. Smoking was associated with high-risk drinking and the consumption of soju and strong spirits. Engaging in regular exercise and having stress were associated with drinking all types of beverages except for soju.

Conclusions

Sex-specific trends in alcohol consumption were influenced by demographic, behavioral, and perceived health-related factors. The findings will help improve the understanding of alcohol-related problems and provide evidence for establishing country-specific policies and campaigns in Korea.

SUBMITTER: Choi J

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6414807 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Trends and Correlates of High-Risk Alcohol Consumption and Types of Alcoholic Beverages in Middle-Aged Korean Adults: Results From the HEXA-G Study.

Choi Jaesung J Choi Ji-Yeob JY Shin Aesun A Lee Sang-Ah SA Lee Kyoung-Mu KM Oh Juhwan J Park Joo Yong JY Lee Jong-Koo JK Kang Daehee D

Journal of epidemiology 20180825 4

<h4>Background</h4>We aimed to report the prevalence and correlates of high-risk alcohol consumption and types of alcoholic beverages.<h4>Methods</h4>The baseline data of the Health Examinees-Gem (HEXA-G) study participants, including 43,927 men and 85,897 women enrolled from 2005 through 2013, were used for analysis. Joinpoint regression was performed to estimate trends in the age-standardized prevalence of alcohol consumption. Associations of demographic and behavioral factors, perceived healt ...[more]

PMID: 30146528

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