Epidemiology of alcohol use and alcohol use disorders among the population of Buea, south west region, Cameroon: A survey study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Alcohol consumption worldwide is associated with a range of health and societal problems. Epidemiology data are valuable tools for predicting the outcome of a given behaviour on the general population's health. This study aimed to evaluate the patterns of alcohol consumption among Buea inhabitants.

Material and methods

This cross-sectional study involves 422 participants (244 men and 178 women) aged 15 years and above who have been residents of the Buea municipality for more than a year. This study was conducted from March to May 2019 using a semi-structured questionnaire. The questionnaire included socio-demographic information and the 10 items of the Alcohol Use Disorder Identification Test (AUDIT).

Results

The results obtained showed that many of the alc

SUBMITTER: Kouemou NE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12753244 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature