Patterns of alcohol consumption and related behaviors in Brazil: evidence from the 2013 National Health Survey (PNS 2013)
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2015-07-31
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This study uses data from a nationally representative household survey (the 2013 National
Health Survey, n = 62,986) to describe patterns of alcohol consumption and related
behaviors among Brazilian adults. Analyses include descriptive and multivariable Poisson
regression for self-reports in the past 30 days of: drinking any alcohol, binge drinking, binge
drinking 4 or more times, and driving after drinking (DD); as well as age of alcohol consumption
initiation. Results show that current drinking prevalence was 26%, with an average age
of initiation of 18.7 years. Binge drinking was reported by 51% of drinkers, 43% of whom
reported binge drinking 4 or more times. Drinking and driving was reported by nearly one
quarter of those who drive a car/motorcycle. Current drinking was more likely among males,
ages 25–34, single, urban, and those with more education. Binge drinking was more likely
among males, older age groups, and people who started drinking before 18. Drinking and
driving was higher among males, those with more education, and rural residents. Those
who binge-drink were nearly 70% more likely to report DD. All behaviors varied significantly
among Brazilian states. Given their potential health consequences, the levels of injurious
alcohol behaviors observed here warrant increased attention from Brazilian policymakers
and civil society.
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MACINKO, James et al. Patterns of alcohol consumption and related behaviors in Brazil: evidence from the 2013 National Health Survey (PNS 2013). Plos One, San Francisco, v. 10, n. 7, e0134153, 2015.