Associations between alcohol control law enforcement and online purchasing on regular alcohol consumption among Thai men: a nationwide cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Alcohol consumption is a major public health concern, accounting for 5.1% of the global disease burden. Regular drinking, especially in large quantities can elevate the risk of developing an alcohol use disorder (AUD), resulting in negative social, occupational or health outcomes. Cultural norms surrounding masculinity, common in many countries, often shape drinking behaviours among men. Despite various alcohol control measures, factors such as enforcement and digital technology can inadvertently increase consumption. This study aimed to examine the associations between alcohol control measures, enforcement practices, digital technology use and regular alcohol consumption among Thai men.

Methods

This cross-sectional study analysed data from the 2021 National Stati

SUBMITTER: Maneenin N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12486516 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature