Alcohol consumption of adults in Germany: Harmful drinking quantities, consequences and measures by Cornelia Lange, Kristin Manz, Alexander Rommel, Anja Schienkiewitz, Gert B. M. Mensink

“…In order to reduce harmful alcohol consumption, the health target “Reduce alcohol consumption” has been currently elaborated in Germany and focuses on a policy mix of behavioural and situational preventive measures to include as far as possible all relevant players for the development of overarching objectives. …”
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Using the Pan American Health Organization Digital Conversational Agent to Educate the Public on Alcohol Use and Health: Preliminary Analysis by Maristela Goldnadel Monteiro, Daniela Pantani, Ilana Pinsky, Thiago Augusto Hernandes Rocha

“… BackgroundThere is widespread misinformation about the effects of alcohol consumption on health, which was amplified during the COVID-19 pandemic through social media and internet channels. …”
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Factors influencing the 5-year survival rate of oral cancer patients in the Mongolian population: a retrospective cohort study by Oyuntsetseg Davaatsend, Munkhdul Altannamar, Badral Batbayar, Urjinlkham Jagdagsuren

“…This retrospective survival analysis study was conducted to identify factors influencing the 5-year survival rate of oral squamous cell carcinoma patients.MethodsThe study analyzed data from 173 patients diagnosed with oral squamous cell carcinoma, including multiple variables such as age, gender, residence, education, tobacco and alcohol consumption, oral health indicators, family history, precancerous conditions, cancer characteristics, treatment, rehabilitation, cancer recurrence, and 5-year survival. …”
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Investigating Unhealthy Behaviors Associated with SF-36 Domains in Women with Endometriosis—Findings from a Web-Based Survey Data Set by Mario Muselli, Martina Mancinelli, Erika Limoncin, Chiara Lolli, Erika Pelaccia, Maurizio Guido, Leila Fabiani, Stefano Necozione, Vincenza Cofini

“…The present study aimed to investigate the relationship between unhealthy behaviors (physical inactivity, tobacco consumption, and alcohol consumption) and health-related quality of life, measured with the SF-36 questionnaire, in women with endometriosis. …”
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Prevalence and characteristics of risk factors for non-communicable diseases in semi-urban communities: Nakhonsawan, Thailand by Juntima Nawamawat, Wipa Prasittichok, Thansinee Prompradit, Suwapich Chatchawanteerapong, Vipaporn Sittisart

“…Practical implications – (1) To scale up public health interventions measures to promote and prevent NCDs should be focused on behavioral risk factors of NCDs such as eating habits, physical activity, smoking and alcohol consumption. (2) Health promotion and disease prevention for decrease in NCDs should consist of reducing alcohol consumption and enhancing healthy eating habits and (3) To manage unmodified risk factors such as age, gender, educational level, etc. should be focused on surveillance and physical health examination yearly. …”
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Determinants of preeclampsia among mothers attending perinatal care in Gurage zone public hospitals, Ethiopia, matched case control study by Eskedar Demissie Beketie, Wubishet Tesfaye Tafese, Bisrat Zeleke Shiferaw, Genet Asfaw Tilahun, Miheret Alemayehu Gebretsadik, Kidist Desalegn Suraj, Betelhem Tadesse Mengistie, Fedila Yassin Ali, Zebene Mekonnen Assefa, Fantahun Walle Berriea, Natnael Eshetu Teke

“…Result: Significantly associated factors on multivariate analysis in this study are nulliparity with AOR 3.81; 95% CI (1.55,9.34); multiplicity of pregnancy AOR 3.62; 95%CI (1.08,12.13) having preeclampsia history AOR 10.11; 95%CI (4.06, 25.21); parents history of hypertension had AOR 2.95; 95%CI; (1.11,7.68); and drinking alcohol AOR 4.42; 95%CI (2.15,9.08) Conclusion: In this study determinants’ of preeclampsia are nulliparity, multiplicity of pregnancy, previous history of preeclampsia, family history of hypertension, and alcohol consumption. Providing health education about risk factors of preeclampsia, early initiation, and increased frequency of antenatal follow-up will help early identification of these risk factors, diagnosis of preeclampsia, and preventing its complications.…”
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Dietary patterns and alcoholic beverage preference in relation to 10-year cardiovascular disease, hypertension, hypercholesterolemia and diabetes mellitus incidence in the ATTICA c... by Rena Kosti, Thomas Tsiampalis, Matina Kouvari, Christina Chrysohoou, Ekavi Georgousopoulou, John Skoumas, Christos S. Pitsavos, Demosthenes B. Panagiotakos

“… Literature highlights the need for adjustment for diet quality when the effect of alcohol consumption on health is investigated. We sought to define—a-posterior—dietary patterns according to various drinking preferences as well as to evaluate their combined effect against 10-year cardio-metabolic incidence. …”
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