Alcohol and alcohol-related harm in China: policy changes needed

Tang, Yi-Lang; Xiang, Xiaojun; Wang, Xuyi; Cubells, Joseph F.; Babor, Thomas F.; Hao, Wei

doi:10.2471/blt.12.107318

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“…However, differences between the 2 occu pations in this workplace may be insignificant as participants obtain their main meals from university cafeteria and restaurants that offer similar foods. Likewise, differences in smoking and alcohol consumption may be slight as these risk factors are known social-cultural aspects among the Chinese [43,44] and thus may not vary between the 2 occupational groups. One limitation of the study is the crosssectional nature of the design, which does not allow for determining the cause-effect relationship.…”

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Evaluation of the relationship between subclinical hypothyroidism and metabolic syndrome components among workers

Cheserek¹,

Wu²,

Shen³

et al. 2014

International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health

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Objectives: Both hyperthyroidism and overt hypothyroidism are associated with increased prevalence of metabolic syndrome and its components, while data on subclinical hypothyroidism is currently limited especially in working populations. The aim of this study was to examine the association between subclinical hypothyroidism and metabolic syndrome components in workers; and to evaluate whether there are differences by sex and occupation. Material and Methods: A total of 1150 university employees (male -792, female -358) aged 30-60 years who came for an annual medical check-up were studied. Anthropometric measurements were taken, and blood pressure, fasting plasma glucose (FPG), lipid profiles, thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH), free thyroxin (FT4) and free triiodothyronine (FT3) levels were measured. Results: After adjustment for age and body mass index (BMI), TSH was positively associated with increased triglyceride (TG) levels (β = 0.108, p = 0.020) and FPG (β = 0.130, p = 0.006) in subclinical hypothyroid male workers. However, TSH was not associated (p > 0.05) with any component of metabolic syndrome (MS) in the euthyroid group. In females, TSH was not correlated with MS components in both euthyroid and subclinical hypothyroid groups. Furthermore, comparison by occupation showed higher TSH in subclinical hypothyroid male workers employed in administration (5.23±0.52 mU/l) than those working as academics (5.12±0.52 mU/l), which resulted in elevated systolic and diastolic blood pressure, FPG, total cholesterol, TG and high density lipoprotein cholesterol. In females, BMI, systolic and diastolic blood pressure, TG and FPG were significantly (p < 0.05) higher in subclinical hypothyroid administrators than those in academics. Conclusions: Subclinical hypothyroidism was associated with metabolic syndrome components in male workers and not in females. Administration workers showed increased metabolic risks compared to academics. The findings suggest that the assessment of thyroid function in individuals with metabolic syndrome in the workplace may be favorable especially among men.

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Evaluation of the relationship between subclinical hypothyroidism and metabolic syndrome components among workers

Cheserek¹,

Wu²,

Shen³

et al. 2014

International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health

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“…There is a long tradition of drinking beer in Chinese culture; at present, China ranks first in beer production worldwide (Tang et al, 2013). Several studies have shown that even moderate amounts of beer consumption might have some health benefits (Kondo, 2004).…”

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Behavior of field-applied triadimefon, malathion, dichlorvos, and their main metabolites during barley storage and beer processing

Kong

Chen

et al. 2016

Food Chemistry

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a b s t r a c tThe behavior and fate of 3 pesticides (triadimefon, malathion, and dichlorvos) and the main metabolites (triadimenol and malaoxon) during barley storage or beer processing were assessed using a pilot-plant equipment. The residues of all products were determined using liquid chromatography coupled with tandem mass spectrometry. Field investigation of the dissipation rate kinetics for triadimefon and malathion during storage indicated that their half-life was twice as high when 5 times the recommended dosage was used. Milling had little effect on the removal of dichlorvos and malathion residues, whereas these were substantially removed when the spent grains were filtered after mashing. The calculated processing factors were all <1, indicating the residual ratios of dichlorvos and malathion were reduced during the entire process. In conclusion, storage and processing considerably reduced pesticide residue levels in barley and beer; however, greater focus needs to be paid to the toxicity of their metabolites in commercial by-products.

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“…The consumption level equals 15.1L for those who actually drink, placing China the third on the alcohol consumption list in the world (after Tajikistan and Russia; WHO, 2014). High-risk drinking (e.g., binge drinking, heavy drinking) and alcohol use disorders (e.g., abuse and dependence) have reached epidemic proportions in China (Tang et al, 2013). Recent data indicate that rural residents in China are disproportionately represented in these problems.…”

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Stress and alcohol use in rural Chinese residents: A moderated mediation model examining the roles of resilience and negative emotions

Yan

Chen

2015

Drug and Alcohol Dependence

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Objective Little research has been done on alcohol use and dependence among rural residents in China, a sub-population that might be under increased stress due to the rapid modernization and urbanization processes. We aimed to assess rural residents’ levels of stress, negative emotions, resilience, alcohol use/dependence and the complex relationships among them. Methods Survey data from a large random sample (n = 1145, mean age = 35.9, SD = 7.7, 50.7% male) of rural residents in Wuhan, China were collected using Audio Computer-Assisted Self-Interview. Results The sample had high prevalence of frequently perceived stress (47%) and high prevalence of ever (54.4%), past 30-day (40.4%), and binge drinking (13.8%). Approximately 11% met the criterion for intermediate to severe alcohol dependence. Mediation analysis indicated that the association between perceived stress (predictor) and alcohol dependence (outcome) was fully mediated by anxiety (indirect effect = .203, p < .01) and depression (indict effect =.158, p < .05); moderation analysis indicated that association between stress and two negative emotions (mediators) was significantly modified by resilience (moderator); an integrative moderated mediation analysis indicated that the indirect effect from stress to alcohol dependence through negative emotions was also moderated by resilience. Conclusions Negative emotions play a key role in bridging stress and alcohol dependence, while resilience significantly buffers the impact of stress on depression, reducing the risk of alcohol dependence. Resilience training may be an effective component for alcohol intervention in rural China.

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Alcohol and alcohol-related harm in China: policy changes needed

Cited by 131 publications

References 20 publications

Evaluation of the relationship between subclinical hypothyroidism and metabolic syndrome components among workers

Evaluation of the relationship between subclinical hypothyroidism and metabolic syndrome components among workers

Behavior of field-applied triadimefon, malathion, dichlorvos, and their main metabolites during barley storage and beer processing

Stress and alcohol use in rural Chinese residents: A moderated mediation model examining the roles of resilience and negative emotions

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