Citation

Nordström A, Winberg J, Persson S. Lakartidningen 1998; 95(43): 4739-40, 4743.

Vernacular Title

Resultat av primarvardsstudie om alkohol: 17 procent av mannen, 8 procent av

Affiliation

Psykiatriska kliniken, Norrlands Universitetssjukhus, Umeå.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1998, Sveriges Lakarforbund)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

9821762

Abstract

A questionnaire study designed to elicit an impression of the proportion of heavy drinkers among primary care patients, carried out at five primary facilities in Västerbotten County, showed 12 per cent of the patients (17% of the men, 8% of the women) to be probable heavy alcohol consumers. This emphasises the strategically advantageous position of primary care facilities with a view to early intervention. Age was found to be a significant determinant of alcohol consumption, but not place of residence or the reason for consulting.

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