Drinking patterns between men and women in two distinct Brazilian communities

Kerr-Corrêa, Florence; Tucci, Adriana Marcassa; Hegedus, Andrea M.; Trinca, Luzia A.; Oliveira, Janaina Barbosa de; Floripes, Tricia Maria Feitosa; Kerr, Lígia Regina Franco Sansigolo

doi:10.1590/s1516-44462008000300010

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“…Our findings support the cumulative evidence from less representative samples that there is a narrowing of the gender gap in drinking patterns. Kerr-Correa et al 15 found this trend on a study based on two communities in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Wagner et al 14 found no significant differences in drinking patterns between genders among university students.…”

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Differences in drinking patterns between men and women in Brazil

Wolle

Sanches²,

Zilberman

et al. 2011

Rev. Bras. Psiquiatr.

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Objective: To examine sex differences in alcohol consumption according to age groups, and to assess gender and age effects on several aspects of alcohol consumption patterns. Method: Based on a Brazilian nationwide representative sample (n = 3,007), we analysed the differences in drinking patterns between genders. We also assessed the effects of gender, age, and gender by age interaction for alcohol consumption dimensions (frequent drinking, usual intake, binge drinking, and frequent binge drinking), using logistic and negative binomial regression models. Results: Gender, age, and gender by age interaction had significant effects on the predictive models for all studied drinking patterns, except for the 'usual' dosage. The effect of gender on drinking patterns varies with age. While gender has a greater effect in older age groups, the difference between men and women decreased in the younger age groups. Conclusions: Gender convergence regarding alcohol use is a trend that might be influenced by environmental factors and should be addressed in prevention and treatment programs, as well as in public health policies. ©2011 Elsevier Editora Ltda. All rights reserved. Differences in drinking patterns between men and women in Brazil Diferenças nos padrões de consumo de álcool entre homens e mulheres no BrasilResumo Objetivo: Avaliar as diferenças nos padrões de consumo de álcool entre os gêneros de acordo com as faixas etárias e avaliar os efeitos do gênero e da idade em diversos aspectos do padrão de consumo de bebidas alcoólicas. Método: Com base em amostra representativa da população brasileira (n = 3.007), nós avaliamos as diferenças nos padrões de consumo de álcool entre os gêneros. Nós também avaliamos os efeitos do gênero, da idade e da interação entre gênero e idade nas dimensões do consumo de álcool (consumo frequente, dose usual, consumo em binge e consumo frequente em binge), com uso de modelos de regressão logística e regressão binomial negativa. Resultados: O gênero, a idade e a interação entre gênero e idade tiveram efeitos significantes nos modelos preditivos para todos os padrões de consumo estudados, com exceção da dose usual. O efeito do gênero ao longo das faixas etárias varia com a idade. Enquanto o gênero teve um efeito maior nas faixas etárias mais velhas, a diferença entre homens e mulheres diminuiu nas faixas etárias mais novas. Conclusões: A convergência entre os gêneros no que se refere ao uso de álcool é uma tendência que pode ser influenciada por fatores ambientais e deveria ser focada nos programas de prevenção e tratamento assim como nas políticas públicas.

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confidence: 72%

Differences in drinking patterns between men and women in Brazil

Wolle

Sanches²,

Zilberman

et al. 2011

Rev. Bras. Psiquiatr.

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“…It has been developed by a group of researchers form several countries who are interested in comparing alcohol consumption patterns across genders in different contexts and cultures. It has been described elsewhere and used previously in Brazil 16 ; it consists of 15 sections covering a variety of variables such as socio-demographic characteristics, job experience, social networking, general health and life style, family history of alcohol, mental health, smoking, and alcohol use (quantity, frequency, family context and consequences). A variable labeled "in the workforce" included all those with some form of paid activity, irrespective of being in formal employment or not.…”

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confidence: 99%

Alcohol use and falls among the elderly in Metropolitan São Paulo, Brazil

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The objectives of this study are to identify the pattern of alcohol use among the elderly and to analyze its association with falls. A populationbased survey was conducted in a sample of Metropolitan São Paulo, Brazil, using IntroductionRecently, the number of people aged over 60 has markedly increased in many parts of the world, particularly in low-and middle-income countries 1 . In Brazil, it is estimated that by the year 2050 almost 20% of the population will be over 65 years of age 2 , with a significant impact on financing the national health system 3 .Although alcohol consumption is usually lower among the elderly when compared to younger subjects, its negative consequences can be higher, due to age-related physiological changes. The elderly have increased body fat and a reduction of the body non-fat mass and water, as well as a decrease in hepatic metabolism 4 . As a consequence, alcohol blood levels increase and the elderly start to undergo adverse consequences of alcohol ingestion even without increasing consumption 4 . Another important problem is related to the fact that a considerable proportion of the elderly population is under some form of medication with potential interactions with alcohol. Paskulin & Viana 5 studied elderly people in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul State, Brazil, and observed that only 23% of the sample did not use any medication. The differences between young adults and the elderly are so marked that it has been suggested that the latter should drink no more than only one drink per day, if there are no absolute contraindications due to the presence of some disease or use of medication 6 . In spi-ARTIGO ARTICLE

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“…In addition to biological factors, socio-cultural issues also play an important role in determining gender differences in alcohol consumption 27 . Cultural issues, social contact, frequent participation in parties, and mass events expose males to greater consumption of alcoholic beverages.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%