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2307-8960 (online) |
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This article is an open-access article that was selected by an in-house editor and fully peer-reviewed by external reviewers. It is distributed in accordance with the Creative Commons Attribution NonCommercial (CC BY-NC 4.0) license, which permits others to distribute, remix, adapt, build upon this work non-commercially, and license their derivative works on different terms, provided the original work is properly cited and the use is non-commercial. See: https://creativecommons.org/Licenses/by-nc/4.0/ |
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Virology |
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Observational Study |
| Article Title |
Increased alcohol consumption during the COVID-19 pandemic: A cross-sectional study
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Unsolicited Manuscript |
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Rajni Rathore, Shahid Bakhsh Rangrej and Victoria Carvalho |
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| Corresponding Author |
Victoria Carvalho, BSc, N/A, N/A, Medical School Basic Sciences, Saint James School of Medicine, Cane Hall Road, Arnos Vale VC0280, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. vrcarvalho@mail.sjsm.org |
| Key Words |
Alcoholism; 2019 Novel coronavirus; SARS-COV-2; COVID-19; Mental health issue |
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The COVID-19 pandemic intensifies alcohol-related challenges in diverse non-urban American communities, impacting health and well-being. A cross-sectional study of 416 participants in 2021 reveals a 62.9% surge in alcohol consumption during the pandemic. Predominantly male (68.8%) and aged 21-29 (34.6%), the cross-section sees decreased low and moderate alcohol consumption but a notable rise in heavy drinking. Alcohol abuse increases by 6.5%, with a 7% surge in those identifying as alcohol abusers/alcoholics. Seeking therapeutic treatment rises by 6.9%. COVID-19 facilitates easier alcohol access (76.0%) but hampers medical care for alcohol-related issues (80.7%). The study underscores the pandemic's profound impact on alcoholism and access to care in non-urban settings. |
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2024-06-18 09:29 |
| Citation |
Rathore R, Rangrej SB, Carvalho V. Increased alcohol consumption during the COVID-19 pandemic: A cross-sectional study. World J Clin Cases 2024; 12(18): 3410-3416 |
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https://www.wjgnet.com/2307-8960/full/v12/i18/3410.htm |
| DOI |
https://dx.doi.org/10.12998/wjcc.v12.i18.3410 |
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