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Incidence of Binge Drinking in a Cohort of University Students of the South-East Region of Brazil, 2010-2011
ISSN: 1929 - 5634
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Incidence of Binge Drinking in a Cohort of University Students of the South-East Region of Brazil, 2010-2011
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Abstract
Objectives: The aim of the present study was to evaluate the prevalence and incidence of binge and at-risk alcohol consumption among new-entrant students in a public university in the South-East Region of Brazil. Methods: Longitudinal study undertaken with a random sample of undergraduates (N=1,168) in the first semesters of 2010 (n=256) and 2011 (n=183). In order to evaluate drinking patterns, participants were classified as abstainers, light, moderate, binge or heavy binge drinkers. The Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT) questionnaire score was used to define the risk categories for consumption: low risk, risk, harmful use and probable dependence. Statistical analysis was undertaken using Stata software, version 11.0. Results: Amongst the 256 students evaluated, 51.6% were women and 64.5% were aged 19 years. The prevalence of consumption of alcoholic beverages was 75.8%. The average age of onset of alcohol consumption...
