Alcohol consumption status, pattern and related risk factors among males aged 25-64 years, in Long Bien district, Hanoi, 2015

Abstract

      Drinking wine and beer to excess is well known as one of most important factor of the non-communicable diseases (NCDs).. This study aims to evaluate the status and trend of alcohol consumption among males aged 25-64 in Long Bien district, Ha Noi, 2015. Methods: The crosssectional study, using interview questionnaire and illustrations a glass of wine/ beer according to the standard units were used to evaluate the status alcohol use among males. Ressutls: There are 485 males participated in this study. Prevalence of alcohol consumption in the 12 months recently is 98.49%.About 50% males aged 45-64 drank at least one alcoholic unit daily, This percentage was 15% in the group aged 25-44. 32.24% of males aged 25-44 drank at harmful level (average ≥60g of pure alcohol per day), greater than 2 times compared to the older age group (17.00%). Occupational status is the related risk factor of alcohol abuse among both age groups. Recommenations: intervention programs are necessary to reduce the rate alcohol consumption among males, especially drinking at harmful level among men 25-44.