Binge drinking and subsequent health and well-being among middle-aged Spanish adults: An outcome-wide analysis
Year: 2024
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: BACKGROUND: Binge drinking has been associated with higher risks of adverse physical health outcomes. Motivations behind binge drinking may involve seeking pleasure and social connectedness, which are important aspects of life that constitute well-being. However, studies that apply a holistic framework of well-being to understand binge drinking remain limited, especially in non-English speaking populations. METHODS: Using longitudinal data from the "Seguimiento Universidad de Navarra" (SUN) Cohort (n = 2837 Spanish university graduates, 51% women, mean age [SD] = 54 [12] years, data collected from March 1999 to July 2022), this study examined the association of binge drinking with a wide range of subsequent psychological well-being, mental health, physical health, and health behaviour outcomes over a four-year follow-up period. A set of regression models were used, adjusting for sociodemographic characteristics, total alcohol consumption and pre-baseline values of the outcome variables. RESULTS: Binge drinkers reported a higher mean level of positive relations with others (standardized β = 0.12, 95% CI: 0.01 to 0.24) than non-binge drinkers. However, binge drinking was associated with several adverse health outcomes such as higher risks of obesity (RR = 1.86, 95% CI: 1.09 to 3.19), major cardiovascular events (RR = 2.46, 95% CI: 1.04 to 5.82), and unfavourable health behaviours (e.g., a longer screen time by 2.85 hours/week, 95% CI: 0.46 to 5.23). CONCLUSIONS: Our study provides novel insights into the complex and multifaceted relationship of binge drinking with health and well-being. Further research will enhance our understandings of binge drinking and inform culturally appropriate interventions that effectively mitigate its negative consequences.
Source: Preventive Medicine
Language: English
Subfield: Epidemiology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
Estimated APC paid: $3,500
Awards: G1133790499, G1261925715, Empoderamiento integral para ganar salud: análisis longitudinal de la cohorte SUN, G152567001, Prevención eficiente de la demencia en sujetos con alto riesgo, G1565413406, G1709478732, G1814419782, G1881394406, G2258006445, G234554866, G247774864, G2647692628, G283330454, G3549964436, G3561316913, G3708968952, Florecimiento humano para prevenir la depresión: análisis longitudinal de la cohorte SUN, G3801045652, Dieta y estilos de vida en la prevención de la diabetes mellitus gestacional: un proyecto coordinado de casos y controles y análisis prospectivo de un estudio de cohortes, G4199986077, Patrones de dieta, de actividad física y de consumo de alcohol y riesgo de depresión en la cohorte SUN, G466758525, G570963828, G6433733792, G6753723259, Estilos de vida y riesgo de diabetes mellitus gestacional: la cohorte SUN, G7673407302, G84537566, Estudio de la obesidad como factor de riesgo de mortalidad y su prevención mediante recomendaciones dietéticas: Análisis longitudinal de la cohorte SUN
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