Sex Differences in State Level Prevalence of Alcohol Use among Black Women and Men in the United States.

IF 0.6 4区医学 Q4 SUBSTANCE ABUSE

Journal of Substance Use Pub Date : 2024-09-24 DOI:10.1080/14659891.2024.2407627

Naomi Greene, Kechna Cadet, Lorraine T Dean, Renee M Johnson

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Abstract

Background: To investigate the differences in alcohol use among Black adults by sex across U.S. states the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System.

Methods: Measured any alcohol use, heavy drinking (8+/15+ for women/men in a 7-day period), and binge drinking (4+/5+ in one session). Weighted prevalence estimates were age-standardized to the 2000 US population.

Results: Binge drinking among Black men in the Midwest was highest ranging from 40% in Minnesota to 45.8% in Iowa. Black women in southern states had 6-10 percentage point higher prevalence of heavy drinking than Black men.

Conclusions: Prevalence in Southern states was higher than expected, especially among Black women.

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美国黑人女性和男性州一级酒精使用流行率的性别差异

背景：通过行为危险因素监测系统调查美国各州黑人成年人酒精使用的性别差异。方法：测量任何酒精使用、重度饮酒（7天内女性/男性为8+/15+）和酗酒（一次为4+/5+）。对2000年美国人口进行年龄标准化加权患病率估计。结果：中西部黑人男性的酗酒率最高，明尼苏达州为40%，爱荷华州为45.8%。南方各州的黑人女性酗酒率比黑人男性高6-10个百分点。结论：南方各州的患病率高于预期，尤其是黑人妇女。

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Journal of Substance Use SUBSTANCE ABUSE-

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129

期刊介绍： Journal of Substance Use is a bimonthly international journal, publishing peer-reviewed, up-to-the-minute articles on a wide spectrum of issues relating to the use of legal and illegal substances. The Journal aims to educate, inform, update and act as a forum for standard setting for health and social care professionals working with individuals and families with substance use problems. It also informs and supports those undertaking research in substance use, developing substance use services, and participating in, leading and developing education and training programmes.