Religious-Ethnic Differences in Alcohol Consumption
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 2576752 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Henry Wechsler (corresponding author), Denise Thum (0000-0001-5229-0562), Harold W Demone, Elizabeth H Kasey |
| Year | 1970 |
| Volume | 11 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 21 |
| Publication date | 1970-03-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Health and Social Behavior (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0022-1465 • E-ISSN: 2150-6000 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications Inc (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.2307/2948285 |
| PMID | 5448868 |
| OpenAlex | W2050745972 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 4 |
| References cited | 3 |
Numerous studies have reported differences in the drinking behavior of religious-ethnic subgroups. The present study utilized an objective measure of alcohol level-the Breathalyzer-as well as interviewers' observations and respondents' self-reports. Data were collected on 8,461 patients admitted to a hospital emergency service. Alcohol consumption, as indicated by Breathalyzer readings and other available measures, was significantly related to religious-ethnic group membership. The proportion of patients with positive indications of alcohol was lowest among Jewish persons and Italian Catholics. High frequencies were found for Irish, Canadian, and native-born Catholics, as well as for native-born Protestants
Alcohol · Alcohol consumption · Environmental health · Ethnic group · Geography · Injury prevention · Irish · Judaism · Poison control · Sociology · Suicide prevention · Alcohol Consumption and Health Effects · Chemistry · Demography · Medicine · Psychology · Religion, Spirituality, and Psychology · Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
| Unique citing works | 4 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 0,1 |
| Citation span | 1987 - 2005 (19) |
| Citation velocity | historical |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 4 |