Trends in inequalities of alcohol-related harms among Thai households: 2007-2017

Vichitkunakorn, Polathep; Assanangkornchai, Sawitri

doi:10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2019.107577

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“…Those studies indicated that older males have a higher alcohol consumption prevalence and a higher number of AUD cases than females. Moreover, a study in Thailand found a growing trend in the prevalence of alcohol use for the 10 years from 2007 to 2017, increasing from 1.2% to 4.4% over that period 28 . A study of Thai men with alcohol drinking patterns showed there were three main types, namely drinking alone, drinking with friends, and social function drinking 29 .…”

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“…Moreover, a study in Thailand found a growing trend in the prevalence of alcohol use for the 10 years from 2007 to 2017, increasing from 1.2% to 4.4% over that period. 28 A study of Thai men with alcohol drinking patterns showed there were three main types, namely drinking alone, drinking with friends, and social function drinking. 29 As for schizophrenia and related symptoms, several findings have indicated that men have a greater schizophrenia incidence than women, 9,10,30 consistent with our findings.…”

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Gender differences in geriatric syndromes as mental illness and nervous system diseases in hospitalized Thai older patients

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Background Older persons are affected by mental and neurological disorders differently, and gender plays a significant role influencing geriatric disorder differentiation. Accordingly this study characterized gender differences in geriatric syndromes among hospitalized elderly Thai patients. Methods Probabilities of disease occurrence reflecting gender differences were calculated using historical data obtained from the Ministry of Public Health website, Thailand. We selected older patients aged 60 years and above admitted to inpatient departments in public hospitals with mental disorders and nervous system diseases from 2014 to 2018, counting over 160 000 cases each year. Descriptive statistics and odds ratios (ORs) were used to analyse and demonstrate gender differences. Results Compared to older females, older males had higher occurrences of four mental disorders revealed by OR and 95% confidence interval (CI) values: substance abuse (5.74, 5.08–6.49), alcohol use (5.66, 5.44–5.89), behavioural problems (1.34, 1.31–1.37), and schizophrenia (1.10, 1.06–1.14). Lower incidences for older males were seen in the same values for three mental disorders: neurotic issues (0.46, 0.44–0.49), mood disorders (0.58, 0.56–0.60), and dementia (0.91, 0.88–0.94). For neurological disorders, men had similar higher incidences for epilepsy (1.67, 1.63–1.72), cerebral palsy (1.61, 1.57–1.65), nervous system inflammatory diseases (1.53, 1.46–1.60), ischaemic attacks (1.42, 1.36–1.48), miscellaneous other nervous disorders (1.20; 1.18–1.22), and Parkinson's disease (1.15, 1.12–1.19). By contrast, older men had lower incidences of multiple sclerosis (0.55, 0.35–0.86), migraines (0.66, 0.62–0.70), and Alzheimer's disease (0.75, 0.71–0.78). Conclusion Accurate characterization of gender differences in geriatric syndromes can better inform policies for appropriate early detection and prevention, and contribute to the development of treatment and intervention for various issues affecting elderly men and women's health.

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Gender differences in geriatric syndromes as mental illness and nervous system diseases in hospitalized Thai older patients

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“…Due to the struggling Belarusian economy and the isolation of rural villages in Belarus, the difference in alcohol-poisoning rates (per 100,000) between urban and rural populations jumped steadily from 37% in 1990 to 50% in 2005 [ 13 ]. Amongst the rural Thai population, alcohol-related harm increased from 24.0% in 2007 to 28.1% in 2017 [ 14 ]. Several Australian studies reported that rural Australians experience higher rates of alcohol abuse compared to urban counterparts.…”

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Mapping Problematic Drinking Trends over Time in Urban, Semi-Urban, and Rural Populations

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Vicendese

Livingston

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Current alcohol public health policy in Australia is not uniform but is generally focused on restricting access and early prevention of problematic alcohol use. Semi-urban and rural populations are at greater risk of disease and other poor health outcomes due to a variety of factors. Little is known about problematic drinking patterns over time in semi-urban and rural populations. This study aims to assess patterns of problematic drinking defined as both long-term risky and heavy episodic drinking over time by age, sex, and mental health status among urban, semi-urban and rural populations). Four waves (2004 to 2016) of the Australian NDSHS (National Drug Strategy Household Survey) were analyzed to assess problematic drinking of participants over 18 years of age. We used regression models and predictive margins to identify trends in problematic drinking over time based on age, sex, and mental health status. Our results show young adults across all regions, males, and mentally well individuals in urban areas have reductions in the risk of problematic drinking over time. Middle-aged adults across all regions, females, and those with varying mental health presentations in rural areas have some increases in risk of problematic drinking over time. The general conclusion is that targeted alcohol-related public health policy may need to change and focus on females, middle-aged individuals, and those living in rural areas. Programs to support problematic drinking in people with mental health disorders may also need to be a priority.

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“…The Nigeria's alcohol-consumption-related issues, especially among its youth and women, is also a concern that imposes high costs on the country's national health system, that is still under development and with scarce resources (Nelson, 2018). Likewise, in Thailand, low-income families suffer more from problems related to alcohol consumption than wealthy families (Vichitkunakorn & Assanangkornchai, 2019). Accordingly, problems associated with excessive alcohol consumption are a major aggravating factor in underdeveloped countries, particularly among their more underprivileged citizens.…”

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Alcoholism effects within labor environments

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Coelho

Sbalquiero³

et al. 2021

Pensamento Contemporâneo em Administração

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In this study, we assess business managers’ perception of alcoholism effects in the working environment. This quantitative, descriptive and cross sectional study was conducted through questionnaires addressed to 36 companies in service and manufacturing industries. Main findings revealed that, although alcoholism was considered as a problem by investigated companies, only 22% implemented policies to help alcoholic workers, and only 8% had policies to prevent alcoholism. Within companies the common prevalent attendant issues were absenteeism, delays and workplace accidents. As practical contribution this study identified the importance of prevention programs related to alcohol use in working places.

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Trends in inequalities of alcohol-related harms among Thai households: 2007-2017

Cited by 6 publications

References 24 publications

Gender differences in geriatric syndromes as mental illness and nervous system diseases in hospitalized Thai older patients

Gender differences in geriatric syndromes as mental illness and nervous system diseases in hospitalized Thai older patients

Mapping Problematic Drinking Trends over Time in Urban, Semi-Urban, and Rural Populations

Alcoholism effects within labor environments

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