Characteristics of non-drinking and drinking adults in Taiwan and their implications in alcohol epidemiological studies
We observed that occasional drinkers had a better socioeconomic position than non-drinkers; moderate drinkers seemed to have a worse risk profile than non-drinkers. These confounding patterns were different from that in Western countries and may thereby help us make causal inferences regarding alcohol and health.
Authors
- Hsing-Yu Yang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6643-8801)
- Tsung Yu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5773-3665)
- Tzu‐Jung Wong
Institutions
- Ming Chuan University (TW)
- Mackay Medical University (TW)
- Ministry of Health and Welfare (TW)
- National Cheng Kung University (TW)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PLoS ONE
- Published
- 2025-04-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0320451
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Alcohol Consumption and Health Effects
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.47