Dramatic increase in alcoholic liver cirrhosis mortality in Estonia in 1992-2008.

摘要: Aims: The aim of the study was to describe trends in alcoholic liver cirrhosis mortality rates 1992-2008 and examine socio-demographic differences mortality. Methods: Individual records deaths from among 25-64-year olds Estonia were analysed. Age-standardized for men women aged 25-44 45-64 calculated. Association between variables (age, education ethnicity) data years around census 2000 measured by rate ratios using Poisson regression models. Results: In 1992-2008, higher than that older younger age group. Over whole period, increased steeply. increase sharper 1998-2001, occurred non-Estonians those with lower levels education. Conclusion: Alcoholic has steadily Estonia, is reflected an heavy drinking. National alcohol policies should address all strata society. However, order reduce alcohol-related damage population most effectively, special attention be paid people low