Alcoholic beverage types consumed by population subgroups in the United States: Implications for alcohol policy to address health disparities

• DOI: 10.1111/dar.13819
• Publication Date: 2024-02-07T06:14:46Z
• Authors: Won Kim Cook; William C. Kerr; Yachen Zhu; Sophie Bright; Charlotte Buckley; Carolin Kilian; Aurelie M. Lasserre; Laura Llamosas‐Fa...; Nina Mulia; Jürgen Rehm; Charlotte Probst
• Keywords: 0302 clinical medicine; 0305 other medical science

Abstract Introduction We aimed to identify alcoholic beverage types more likely be consumed by demographic subgroups with greater alcohol‐related health risk than others, mainly individuals low socio‐economic status, racial/ethnic minority status and high drinking levels. Methods Fractional logit modelling was performed using a nationally representative sample of US adult drinkers (analytic N = 37,657) from the National Epidemiologic Survey on Alcohol Related Conditions Waves 2 (2004–2005) 3 (2012–2013). The outcomes were proportions pure alcohol as beer, wine, liquor coolers (defined wine‐/malt‐/liquor‐based coolers, hard lemonade, cider any prepackaged cocktails mixer). Results Adults lower education or medium income drink while those 4‐year college/advanced degree preferred wine. Excepting Asian adults, adults beer (Hispanics) (Blacks), compared White adults. High‐ very‐high‐level consume less wine (and coolers), low‐level drinkers. High‐level drinkers, who 10% all over half total volume Discussion Conclusions Individuals level prefer beer. As taxes, sales marketing practices are beverage‐specific, targeted approaches reduce consumption these beverages, particularly among profiles, warranted.