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Factors affecting alcohol consumption: The case of Penang, Malaysia

Cheah, Yong Kang (2014) Factors affecting alcohol consumption: The case of Penang, Malaysia. Jurnal Sains Kesihatan Malaysia, 12 (2). pp. 45-51. ISSN 1675-8161

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Abstract

In light of the increases in alcohol-induced diseases and social problems, the present study sets out to examine the factors affecting alcohol consumption among adults in Penang (Malaysia) using a cross-sectional survey sample consisting of 398 respondents.The results of the logistic regression analysis show that age, gender, ethnicity, marital status and smoking are significantly associated with alcohol consumption. In particular, males (OR: 3.720; 95% CI: 1.939, 7.136), Chinese (OR: 3.628; 95% CI: 1.808, 7.279) and smokers (OR: 5.083; 95% CI: 1.876, 13.774) are more likely to consume alcohol than others, whereas, old individuals (OR: 0.971; 95% CI: 0.941, 1.002), Malays (OR: 0.059; 95% CI: 0.021, 0.165) and married individuals (OR: 0.419; 95% CI: 0.211, 0.833) are less likely to consume alcohol than others.Based on the findings of the present study, several intervention strategies toward reducing alcohol consumption are proposed. Specifically, these strategies should be targeted at young individuals, males, Chinese, unmarried individuals and smokers.

Item Type: Article
Additional Information: (Faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi penggunaan arak: Kes Pulau Pinang, Malaysia)
Uncontrolled Keywords: Alcohol; demography; drinking; health; lifestyle
Subjects: R Medicine > R Medicine (General)
Divisions: School of Economics, Finance & Banking
Depositing User: Dr. Yong Kang Cheah
Date Deposited: 24 Feb 2016 04:43
Last Modified: 17 Apr 2016 08:50
URI: https://repo.uum.edu.my/id/eprint/17321

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