Gender differences in alcohol consumption and adverse drinking consequences: cross‐cultural patterns

Wilsnack, Richard W.; Vogeltanz, Nancy D.; Wilsnack, Sharon C.; Harris, Taylor; Ahlström, Salme; Bondy, Susan J.; Csémy, Ladislav; Ferrence, Roberta; Ferris, James A.J.; Fleming, Jillian; Graham, Kathleen; Greenfield, Tom; Guyon, Louise; Haavio‐Mannila, Elina; Kellner, Florence; Knibbe, Ronald A.; Kubicka, L; Loukomskaia, M; Mustonen, Heli; Nadeau, Louise; Narusk, Anu; Neve, Rudie; Rahav, Giora; Teichman, Meir; Trocki, Karen F.; Webster, Ian; Weiß, Simone

doi:10.1046/j.1360-0443.2000.95225112.x

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“…Therefore, 29.1% of men and 10.1% of women aged 65-74 y had adequate nutrient intake of less than 60%, and might be regarded as a risk group for subclinical undernutrition. It was not surprising to find alcohol consumption nearly five times greater in men than in women in the present study, since this observation is similar to that of previous studies (Wilsnack et al, 2000). The observed decrease of alcohol consumption across age groups has been previously shown (McKim & Quinlan, 1991).…”

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Population dietary habits and physical activity modification with age

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Objective: The aim of the present study was to analyse the relation between age and both dietary habits and leisure-time physical activity, and to determine nutrient inadequacy of aged groups in our population. Design: Cross-sectional study. Setting: A random sample of the 25-74-y-old population of Gerona, Spain. Subjects: A total of 838 men and 910 women were selected from among the general population according to the 1991 census. Outcome measures: Analysis of dietary habits, including amount and type of alcohol consumption, and detailed evaluation of leisure-time physical activity. Results: Nutrient densities of carbohydrates, vitamin B 1 , vitamin B 12 , vitamin C, vitamin E, folate, potassium, iron, magnesium, copper, and dietary fiber increased significantly (Po0.05) with age in both genders, whereas an inverse trend was observed for total fat, saturated fatty acids, cholesterol, and sodium. Multiple linear regression analysis revealed a direct association of healthy dietary habits, characterized through a composite dietary score, with age after adjusting for several confounders both in men and women (Po0.001). This score was composed of folate, vitamin C, vitamin E, b-carotene, dietary fibre, cholesterol, saturated fatty acids, and sodium. In all, 29 and 10% of male and female subjects aged 65-74 y, respectively, reported inadequate intakes of six or more of 16 nutrients. Total leisure-time physical activity increased with age in men (Po0.002), and was not different among female age groups. Conclusion: Dietary behaviours and levels of physical activity spent during leisure time indicate a healthy lifestyle of the aged men and women in the present population. Nutrient inadequacy observed in some aged men and women, however, deserves particular intervention of health-care programmes for this growing part of our society.

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“…Men were twice as likely to report daily drinking compared to women. This gender difference has been observed in previous population-based studies 3,47 and cross-national studies, 63,64 which found higher prevalence of harmful alcohol consumption profiles among men, especially with respect to total volume consumed and risky patterns of use. [63][64][65] Similar studies have also found that alcohol-attributable disease burden (i.e.…”

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“…8 The higher consumption observed in men could be attributable to biopsychosocial factors. 63 Similarly, we observed that men were more likely to engage in both higher rates of alcohol consumption and tobacco smoking, amplifying their risk for adverse health outcomes and disease. Both men and women who exceeded drinking guidelines were more likely to use tobacco and have overall higher risk profiles compared to those who fell within current guidelines.…”

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Alcohol consumption and low-risk drinking guidelines among adults: a cross-sectional analysis from Alberta’s Tomorrow Project

Brenner

Haig

Poirier

et al. 2017

Health Promot Chronic Dis Prev Can

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Introduction Moderate to heavy alcohol consumption is a risk factor for all-cause mortality and cancer incidence. Although cross-sectional data are available through national surveys, data on alcohol consumption in Alberta from a large prospective cohort were not previously available. The goal of these analyses was to characterize the levels of alcohol consumption among adults from the Alberta’s Tomorrow Project in the context of cancer prevention guidelines. Furthermore, we conducted analyses to examine the relationships between alcohol consumption and other high-risk or risk-related behaviours. Methods Between 2001 and 2009, 31 072 men and women aged 35 to 69 years were enrolled into Alberta’s Tomorrow Project, a large provincial cohort study. Data concerning alcohol consumption in the past 12 months were obtained from 26 842 participants who completed self-administered health and lifestyle questionnaires. We conducted cross-sectional analyses on daily alcohol consumption and cancer prevention guidelines for alcohol use in relation to sociodemographic factors. We also examined the combined prevalence of alcohol consumption and tobacco use, obesity and comorbidities. Results Approximately 14% of men and 12% of women reported alcohol consumption exceeding recommendations for cancer prevention. Higher alcohol consumption was reported in younger age groups, urban dwellers, those with higher incomes and those who consumed more red meat. Moreover, volume of daily alcohol consumption was positively associated with current tobacco use in both men and women. Overall, men were more likely to fall in the moderate and high-risk behavioural profiles and show higher daily alcohol consumption patterns compared to women. Conclusion Despite public health messages concerning the adverse impact of alcohol consumption, a sizeable proportion of Alberta’s Tomorrow Project participants consumed alcohol in excess of cancer prevention recommendations. Continued strategies to promote low-risk drinking among those who choose to drink could impact future chronic disease risk in this population.

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“…1,21 Second, the expressive female entry into the workforce, increasing female opportunities regarding birth control and other indicators of gender role equality may be important factors contributing to a narrowing of gender differences. 4,8,21,22 In our study, men were likely to drink larger quantities of alcoholic beverages and more frequently than women. We have also found that men had higher prevalence rates of frequent binge drinking, namely heavy drinking, which is in agreement with the evidence from other studies conducted in Brazil 13,23 and other countries in Latin America, such as Mexico and Costa Rica.…”

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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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Gender differences in alcohol consumption and adverse drinking consequences: cross‐cultural patterns

Abstract: A theoretical synthesis proposes that gender roles may amplify biological differences in reactions to alcohol, and that gender differences in drinking behavior may be modified by macrosocial factors that modify gender role contrasts.

Cited by 631 publications

References 39 publications

Population dietary habits and physical activity modification with age

Population dietary habits and physical activity modification with age

Alcohol consumption and low-risk drinking guidelines among adults: a cross-sectional analysis from Alberta’s Tomorrow Project

Differences in drinking patterns between men and women in Brazil

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