Alcohol Consumption Patterns: A Systematic Review of Demographic and Sociocultural Influencing Factors

Abd Alghani Khamis, Siti Zuliana Salleh, Mohd Sayuti Ab Karim, Noor Ashikin Mohd Rom, Shamini Janasekaran, Aida Idris and Rusdi Bin Abd Rashid
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Abd Alghani Khamis: Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia
Siti Zuliana Salleh: Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia
Mohd Sayuti Ab Karim: Centre of Advanced Manufacturing and Material Processing (AMMP), Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia
Noor Ashikin Mohd Rom: Faculty of Management, Multimedia University, Cyberjaya 63100, Malaysia
Shamini Janasekaran: Centre for Advanced Materials and Intelligent Manufacturing, Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment & IT, SEGi University Sdn Bhd, Petaling Jaya 47810, Malaysia
Aida Idris: Department of Management, Faculty of Business and Economics, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia
Rusdi Bin Abd Rashid: Department of Psychological Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia

IJERPH, 2022, vol. 19, issue 13, 1-17

Abstract: Background: Excessive alcohol consumption has negative effects not only on the drinkers’ health but also on others around them. Previous studies suggest that excessive alcohol consumption can be related to a combination of factors such as age, family background, religiosity, etc. Investigating and clarifying these roots of alcohol consumption is crucial so that the right type of interventions can be designed in a specific and targeted manner. Objectives: This work was conducted as a systematic review to reveal the factors associated with alcohol consumption and to heighten the understanding of the differences among various communities and segments of the population regarding their usage of alcohol. Data sources: A systematic search of Web of Science, PubMed, ScienceDirect, and Google Scholar was performed. Results: Forty-five studies were included in the review after excluding irrelevant records and duplicates. Conclusions: Alcohol consumption patterns can be associated with several factors related to communities and individuals, and our review revealed demographic factors, including age and proximity to alcohol outlets, as well as social factors, including family background, socioeconomic background, and religious influence. These findings can be used to establish a guideline for further studies in understanding alcohol consumption patterns among individuals according to their personal characteristics and sociocultural backgrounds.

Keywords: alcohol consumption patterns; physical and mental health; demographics; social factors (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I I1 I3 Q Q5 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2022
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