Associations of Changes in Alcohol Consumption on the Risk of Depression/Suicide Among Initial Nondrinkers.

ABSTRACT: Although prior studies showed the association between the amount of alcohol ingestion and the risk of depression and suicide, there has been a lack of research considering changes in alcohol intake over time. This research aimed to assess the associations of alcohol consumption level changes and the risk of depression and suicide among initial nondrinkers. Using data from the National Health Insurance Service in South Korea between 2002 and 2019, a total of 129,446 subjects were included and monitored from January 1, 2011, to December 31, 2019, of which 102,721 were never drinkers and 26,725 were former drinkers. For depression, the follow-up periods ranged from 0.01 to 9.00 years (mean 8.65, median 9.00 years). Moreover, for suicide, the follow-up periods ranged from 0.03 to 9.00 years (m

SUBMITTER: Cho S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11919164 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature