Determinants of Binge Drinking Among Current Alcohol Drinkers: A Cross-Sectional Analysis of the 2013 Health and Welfare Survey

This cross sectional analytical study examined the prevalence and determinants of binge drinking (BD) among current alcohol drinkers (CAD) aged 20 years and older in Thailand (N = 52,847). Data from the Health and Welfare Surveys (HWS) were analyzed using chi square tests and multiple logistic regression. In 2013, nearly 69% of the 5,445 current drinkers reported BD. Multivariable analyses indicated significantly higher odds of BD among men (AOR = 2.25, 95% CI: 1.90-2.66; p < 0.001), younger adults (AOR range: 1.50-1.90; p < 0.001), individuals with household housing expenses (AOR = 1.18, 95%

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