How much do Europeans know about the link between alcohol use and cancer? Results from an online survey in 14 countries.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

In the EU, which has the highest drinking levels worldwide, cancer is the primary cause of alcohol-attributable deaths. Existing studies show gaps in public knowledge, but there is lack of systematic appraisal. The report presents original data from a cross-sectional survey conducted within the framework of an online experimental study in 14 European countries, which among other things assessed baseline knowledge of the alcohol-NCD link, particularly cancer.

Methods

Online questionnaire among adults who consume alcohol conducted in 14 countries in 2022-2023 using different recruitment strategies and applying population weights for the final sample. Baseline assessments measured participants' knowledge of alcohol-attributable health issues (with a specific focus on

SUBMITTER: Neufeld M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10880362 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature