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Alcohol use and related problems among ethnic minorities in the United States.

Year: 2003

Type: article

Abstract: Alcohol use patterns and the prevalence of alcohol-related problems vary among ethnic groups. Among the elements thought to account for these ethnic differences are social or cultural factors such as drinking norms and attitudes and, in some cases, genetic factors. Understanding ethnic differences in alcohol use patterns and the factors that influence alcohol use can help guide the development of culturally appropriate alcoholism treatment and prevention programs.

Source: Europe PMC (PubMed Central)

Authors: Frank H Galvan, Raul Caetano

Institution: Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science

Language: English

Topic: Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes

Subfield: Epidemiology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

Funders: National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, National Institute of Mental Health

Awards: COLLABORATIVE ALCOHOL RESEARCH PROGRAM, Ethnicity, Alcohol, and Spousal Violence, Center for HIV Identification, Prevention and Treatment Services