Understanding alcohol use among males in Colombo district: a cross-sectional survey.

ABSTRACT:

Abstract

Background

Alcohol consumption is a significant public health concern in Sri Lanka, which is linked to a variety of diseases and socioeconomic consequences. There is a rising trend in the overall per capita consumption and associated economic and disease burden in Southeast Asian countries, including Sri Lanka. This study aimed to assess the prevalence and patterns of alcohol consumption among adult males in the Colombo district.

Methods

A community-based analytical cross-sectional study was carried out between June 2019 and June 2020 among 1160 participants selected through multi-stage cluster sampling with a cluster size of 20. 58 clusters represented all administrative divisions of the district.

Results

A total of 1106 adult males with a mean age o

SUBMITTER: Kumbukage M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12035425 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature