Bi-directional associations between alcohol consumption and pain among non-manual workers: a random-intercept cross-lagged panel analysis in the British Whitehall II cohort study

Elevated alcohol consumption might be associated with increased pain severity among non-manual workers, particularly midlife retirees and low-SEP individuals. Pain-to-alcohol associations were observed but were inconsistent across intervals.

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Alcohol and Alcoholism
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2026-01-14
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https://doi.org/10.1093/alcalc/agag004
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Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
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Bi-directional associations between alcohol consumption and pain among non-manual workers: a random-intercept cross-lagged panel analysis in the British Whitehall II cohort study

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Bi-directional associations between alcohol consumption and pain among non-manual workers: a random-intercept cross-lagged panel analysis in the British Whitehall II cohort study

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Abstract

Elevated alcohol consumption might be associated with increased pain severity among non-manual workers, particularly midlife retirees and low-SEP individuals. Pain-to-alcohol associations were observed but were inconsistent across intervals.

Alcohol and AlcoholismVol. 61(2)
University of Helsinki (FI), Hong Kong Jockey Club (HK), University College London (GB), University of Hong Kong (HK)
University College London
Openalex Percentile: Top 71%
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