Tabakrauchen und Problematischer Alkoholkonsum unter Allgemeinkrankenhauspatienten

Translated title of the contribution: Tobacco smoking and alcohol problem drinking among general hospital inpatients

B. Coder*, J. Freyer-Adam, H. J. Rumpf, U. John, U. Hapke

*Corresponding author for this work
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Abstract

To estimate proportions of tobacco smoking and alcohol problem drinking among general hospital inpatients in northeastern Germany. The sample includes consecutively admitted inpatients (n = 13,878) aged 18-64 years. All persons were screened for smoking and for problem drinking. In total, 54.0% of all inpatients screened positive for smoking or problem drinking: 19.6% smoking, but no problem drinking (S), 14.9% problem drinking, but no smoking (D) and 19.5% smoking and problem drinking (SD). Proportions differed significantly among men and women, age groups and wards. Among general hospital inpatients high proportions of S, D and SD were found. The implementation of systematic alcohol screening and brief interventions is recommended.

Translated title of the contributionTobacco smoking and alcohol problem drinking among general hospital inpatients
Original languageGerman
JournalPravention und Gesundheitsforderung
Volume3
Issue number1
Pages (from-to)37-42
Number of pages6
ISSN1861-6755
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 02.2008

Research Areas and Centers

  • Academic Focus: Center for Brain, Behavior and Metabolism (CBBM)

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