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Recorded presentation

Thomas Greenfield, PhD, Alcohol Research Group, Public Health Institute, Bay Center Bldg C, Suite 400, 6475 Christie Ave, Emeryville, CA 94608, 510-642-5208, tgreenfield@arg.org

This session presents first findings from the new 2005 National Alcohol Survey, the 11th in a 5-yearly series by the Alcohol Research Group's NIAAA-funded epidemiological center. The focus is the social and health toll from drinking patterns, covering various viewpoints and special populations. We present the risks of young adults' heavy drinking for developing serious health conditions and injuries; bars and latest patronage trends in relation to youthful heavy drinking; the impact of social inequality (unfair treatment, poverty, and stigma) on ethnic minorities' alcohol problems; the role that acculturation plays in Latina's drinking and drunkenness; and key externalities respondents report from other peoples' drinking. After a 5 minute introduction by Tom Greenfield, each presenter will have 12 minutes to be followed by the discussant, NIAAA's Michael Hilton's 15 minute critical appraisal with an emphasis on translating findings into practice. Time will be rigidly kept to allow a full 10 minutes for audience participation.

“Life-course drinking patterns and lifetime incidence of specific health problems.” Presenter: William Kerr ID#139422

“Bar patronage trends in the NAS 1984-2005.” Presenter: Karen Trocki ID#139449

“Effect of Social Inequality on Heavy Drinking and Alcohol-related Problems in White, Black and Hispanic Americans.” Presenter: Nina Mulia ID#137858

“Further support for acculturation's role in drinking among Latina women: Analysis of the 2005 National Alcohol Survey.” Presenter: Sarah Zemore ID#137386

“Externalities from alcohol consumption in the 2005 National Alcohol Survey: Implications for policy.” Presenter: Thomas Greenfield ID#134099

Discussant: will address opportunities for translating findings into public health practice. Michael Hilton, NIAAA

Learning Objectives: At the conclusion of the session participants will be able to

• Identify critical current issues in alcohol epidemiology and become familiar with the NAS data series including its public use files;
• Characterize key aspects of drinking patterns and better understand how these predict alcohol-related social and health problems; and
• Appreciate new ways that national alcohol surveys are being used to inform public health practice and support alcohol policy development.

Keywords: Alcohol Problems, Public Policy

Related Web page: www.arg.org

Presenting author's disclosure statement:

Any relevant financial relationships? No

Recorded presentation