USA: Teen Alcohol Use Declining But Still Common
The 2019 Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance report published by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has found that while teen alcohol use is declining it is still common. “Encouraging...
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Young people who live alcohol-free feel best, according to a brand new Swedish study. Since 2000, the proportion of youth who consume alcohol in grade 9 has decreased substantially from 81 to 42%. A...
View ArticleHeavy Alcohol Use in USA NHIS Data
Research article United States National Health Interview Survey Data on Heavy Alcohol Use National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) is a nationally representative household survey of the civilian...
View ArticleAnxiety and Depression during COVID-19 in China
Prevalence of Anxiety and Depression Symptoms, and Association with Epidemic-Related Factors during the Epidemic period of COVID-19 among 123,768 Workers in China: A Large Cross-Sectional Study...
View ArticleAdverse Childhood Experiences Alcohol Use and Intimate Partner Violence
Research article Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), Alcohol Use in Adulthood, and Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) Perpetration by Black Men: A Systematic Review Abstract Introduction Intimate...
View ArticleNCD Strategic Plans in Low and Lower Middle Income African Countries
Research article Noncommunicable Disease (NCD) Strategic Plans in Low- and Lower-Middle Income Sub-Saharan Africa: Framing and Policy Response Abstract Background Global efforts to address NCDs focus...
View ArticleProblems in Coping by Using Alcohol during COVID-19
Research article Drinking to Cope During COVID‐19 Pandemic: The Role of External and Internal Factors in Coping Motive Pathways to Alcohol Use, Solitary Drinking, and Alcohol Problems Abstract...
View ArticleStudy: Alcohol Use Linked With Obesity
A new study has found that consuming even small amounts of alcohol per day can increase the risk of obesity. Even after accounting for potentially confounding factors including age, physical exercise,...
View ArticleAlcohol Use Disorder Prevalence in People Living with HIV/AIDS in Africa
The prevalence and factors associated with alcohol use disorder among people living with HIV/AIDS in Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis Research article Abstract Background Alcohol use...
View ArticleUSA: People Turn to Alcohol to Self-Medicate for Pain, Anxiety
New data show that COVID-19-related anxiety, stress and pain could point to an increase in alcohol consumption as people are self-medicating instead of seeing a doctor amidst the pandemic. Results...
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