The social location of heavy episodic alcohol consumption in the Victorian population

摘要: INTRODUCTION AND AIMS: To examine heavy episodic drinking across demographic subgroups to identify where is socially located in an Australian state. DESIGN METHODS: Cross-sectional survey, 2483 adult Victorians using Computer Assisted Telephone Interviewing. Two measures of were used: (i) drinking-more than five standard drinks at least weekly; and (ii) typically drinking-50% or more all occasions involving consumption 5+ drinks. Associations between eight potential sociodemographic correlates (gender, age, education, income, marital status, ethnic origin, religion geographical remoteness) examined. RESULTS: There few significant apart from gender once age controlled. Men likely report women, but this was attenuated the measure drinking, suggesting that women reporting drink much when they drank. Younger people weekly engaging pattern on half their occasions, also true for those unmarried de facto relationships. Those Asian background less drinking. In multivariate analysis, remaining variables largely unrelated measures. DISCUSSION CONCLUSION: The study clearly shows prevalence varies particularly groups Victoria. These variations appear hold key such as income education. Language: en