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Patterns of Alcohol Consumption in the PURE Poland Cohort Study and Their Relationship with Health Problems

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  • Katarzyna Zatońska

    (Department of Social Medicine, Wroclaw Medical University, 50-345 Wrocław, Poland
    Calisia University, 62-800 Kalisz, Poland)

  • Piotr Psikus

    (Calisia University, 62-800 Kalisz, Poland)

  • Alicja Basiak-Rasała

    (Department of Social Medicine, Wroclaw Medical University, 50-345 Wrocław, Poland)

  • Zuzanna Stępnicka

    (Department of Social Medicine, Wroclaw Medical University, 50-345 Wrocław, Poland)

  • Maria Wołyniec

    (Department of Social Medicine, Wroclaw Medical University, 50-345 Wrocław, Poland)

  • Andrzej Wojtyła

    (Calisia University, 62-800 Kalisz, Poland)

  • Andrzej Szuba

    (Department of Angiology, Hypertension and Diabetology, Wroclaw Medical University, 50-556 Wroclaw, Poland)

  • Katarzyna Połtyn-Zaradna

    (Department of Social Medicine, Wroclaw Medical University, 50-345 Wrocław, Poland)

Abstract

(1) Background: Alcohol is a leading risk factor of premature morbidity and mortality. The objective of this study was to investigate the patterns of alcohol consumption in the PURE Poland cohort study baseline. (2) Methods: A Polish cohort was enrolled in the baseline study in 2007–2010. The study group consisted of 2021 adult participants of urban and rural areas from the Lower Silesia voivodeship in Poland (747 men and 1274 women). (3) Results: In the overall study population, 67.3% were current drinkers, 10.3% were former drinkers, and 22.4% were abstainers. Current use of alcohol products was more prevalent in men (77.2%), people living in urban areas (73.0%), and people with a higher level of education (78.0%). The percentage of current drinkers decreased with increasing age (from 73.4% in 30- to 44-year-olds to 48.8% in participants aged 64 and more). The majority of participants (89.2%) declared a low level of alcohol intake. The chance of high level of intake of alcohol was four times higher in men than in women (OR 4.17; CI 1.64–10.6). The majority of participants (54.6%) declared most frequent consumption of low-alcohol drinks (beer, wine) and 21% declared most frequent consumption of spirits. Current drinkers had almost 1.5-fold higher odds of diabetes and cardiovascular diseases (CVD) than never drinkers (OR 1.49, CI 1.03–2.17; OR 1.66, CI 1.27–2.18, respectively). Former drinkers had higher odds for hypertension and CVD than never drinkers (1.73, CI 1.05–2.85; OR 1.76, CI 1.22–2.53, respectively). (4) Conclusions: In our cohort study, we observed several socio-demographic factors differentiating the patterns of alcohol consumption. The preventive programs should focus predominantly on men, people aged <45 years, and those with a higher level of education.

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  • Katarzyna Zatońska & Piotr Psikus & Alicja Basiak-Rasała & Zuzanna Stępnicka & Maria Wołyniec & Andrzej Wojtyła & Andrzej Szuba & Katarzyna Połtyn-Zaradna, 2021. "Patterns of Alcohol Consumption in the PURE Poland Cohort Study and Their Relationship with Health Problems," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(8), pages 1-16, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:18:y:2021:i:8:p:4185-:d:536663
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    1. Wenbin Liang & Tanya Chikritzhs, 2013. "The Association between Alcohol Exposure and Self-Reported Health Status: The Effect of Separating Former and Current Drinkers," PLOS ONE, Public Library of Science, vol. 8(2), pages 1-5, February.
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