Socioeconomic status and susceptibility to alcohol-related harm
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Alcohol consumption, alcohol-related problems, problem drinking, and socioeconomic status.
In general, a lower socioeconomic status (SES) is related to a lower health status, more health problems, and a shorter life expectancy. Although causal relations between SES and health are unclear, lifestyle factors play an intermediate role. The purpose of the present study was to obtain more insight into the relation between SES, alcohol consumption, alcohol-related problems, and problem dri...
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عنوان ژورنال: The Lancet Public Health
سال: 2017
ISSN: 2468-2667
DOI: 10.1016/s2468-2667(17)30089-0