The association between psychological distress and alcohol consumption and physical activity: a population-based cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The COVID-19 pandemic and infection control measures caused changes to daily life for most people. Heavy alcohol consumption and physical inactivity are two important behavioral risk factors for noncommunicable diseases worldwide. The COVID-19 pandemic, with its social distancing measures, home office policies, isolation, and quarantine requirements may have an impact on these factors. This three-wave longitudinal study aims to investigate if psychological distress and worries related to health and economy were associated with levels and changes in alcohol consumption and physical activity during the two first years of the COVID-19 pandemic in Norway.

Methods

We used data collected in April 2020, January 2021, and January 2022 from an online longitudinal populat

SUBMITTER: Alpers SE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10323831 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature