Alcohol Consumption in The Netherlands in the Last Decade: Sharp Decreases in Binge Drinking, Especially among Youngsters

Aim: The aim of this study was to examine the development of alcohol consumption and ‘binge drinking’ in The Netherlands over the period 1997–2005. Methods: Data from three national population surveys commissioned by the Dutch Ministry of Health were compared. Results: Decreases in binge drinking ha...

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Published in:Alcohol and alcoholism (Oxford) 2008-07, Vol.43 (4), p.477-480
Main Authors: Garretsen, H.F.L., Rodenburg, G., van de Goor, L.A.M., van den Eijnden, R.J.J.M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Addictive behaviors
Adolescent
Adult
Adult and adolescent clinical studies
Alcohol Drinking - epidemiology
Alcoholism
Alcoholism and acute alcohol poisoning
Biological and medical sciences
Catchment Area (Health)
Demography
Female
Health Behavior
Humans
Incidence
Male
Medical sciences
Middle Aged
Netherlands - epidemiology
Prevalence
Psychology. Psychoanalysis. Psychiatry
Psychopathology. Psychiatry
Religion
Severity of Illness Index
Toxicology
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Summary:Aim: The aim of this study was to examine the development of alcohol consumption and ‘binge drinking’ in The Netherlands over the period 1997–2005. Methods: Data from three national population surveys commissioned by the Dutch Ministry of Health were compared. Results: Decreases in binge drinking have appeared, especially for youngsters, which are not explained by changes in the composition of the population according to religious orientation, and for which no other explanation can be given at present. Conclusion: Trends in binge drinking in The Netherlands can vary over relatively short spaces of time.
ISSN:0735-0414
1464-3502
DOI:10.1093/alcalc/agn037