Journal article
Measuring and preventing alcohol use and related harm among young people in Asian countries: a thematic review
Heng Jiang, Xiaojun Xiang, Wei Hao, Robin Room, Xiaojie Zhang, Xuyi Wang
Global Health Research and Policy | BMC | Published : 2018
Abstract
Background: The paper reviews alcohol consumption patterns and alcohol-related social and health issues among 15-29-year old young people in Asian countries, and discusses strategies for preventing and controlling alcohol use and related harms. Methods: We searched Google Scholar, PubMed, and Web of Science for reports, reviews and journal articles published in English between 1st Jan 1990 and 31st August 2016. Results: Forty-one reports, reviews and journal papers were identified and included in the final review. The current drinking levels and prevalence among young people are markedly different between eight included Asian countries, ranging from 4.2% in Malaysia to 49.3% in China. In a m..
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Awarded by China Medical Board
Awarded by National Nature Science Foundation of China
Funding Acknowledgements
This study was funded by the China Medical Board to Xiaojun Xiang (Global Health Project 13-132) and by the National Nature Science Foundation of China to Xiaojun Xiang (81571306). H.J's work was partially funded by the China Studies Research Centre and La Trobe Asia, La Trobe University.