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A cross sectional study of alcohol consumption and non-fatal injuries in the emergency departments in Mainland China: Data from the WHO/NIAAA collaborative study on alcohol and injury
Analyzing data collected from 2540 participants in five emergency departments (EDs) in China, we found that the prevalence of alcohol related-injury (ARI) for the total sample was 16.5 %. Significant regional differences in prevalence was found: Beijing (14.8%), Zhejiang (6.2%), Hunan (20.6%), Sichuan (19.8%). Among patients with ARI, 26.6% were classified as moderately to severely intoxicated, and 37.4% of these sustained alcohol-caused intentional injuries (ACII). This rate was substantially higher among younger patients (age ≤32 years). 35.5% of ED patients attributed the injury to their own drinking. Further logistic regression analysis revealed that alcohol intoxication (OR:3.526) was independently associated with ARII.
Our findings indicated that the problem associated alcohol-related injuries is an important public health concern in China. The challenges facing the Chinese legislative officials and public health professionals include devising and implementing strategies and public health campaigns to address the rising rates of alcohol use disorders and related disabilities including alcohol-related injuries.
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EpidemiologyLearning Objectives:
Describe the evidence and insights into exploring the roles of age, regions, education level, and other factors in injury occurrence.
Keyword(s): Alcohol Use, Public Hospitals
Qualified on the content I am responsible for because: I have published extensively on the epidemiology of alcohol use disorders, alcohol and injury, drug use disorders and psychiatric disorders. My interests have included comorbidity, stigma and minority health/health disparities.
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