ORIGINAL RESEARCH
Binge Drinking Intensity and Health-Related Quality of Life Among US Adult Binge Drinkers
| Characteristic | Predicted Mean Physically Unhealthy Days | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 drinks | 5 drinks | 6 drinks | 7 drinks (men), ≥7 drinks (women) | ≥8 drinks | |
| Women aged 18-44 y | 2.41 (2.15-2.67) | 2.17 (1.91-2.44) | 2.32 (2.04-2.60) | 2.68 (2.41-2.94) | NA |
| Women aged ≥45 y | 3.06 (2.85-3.27) | 3.46 (3.00-3.92) | 3.17 (2.80-3.55) | 3.75 (3.25-4.25) | NA |
| Men aged 18-44 y | NA | 1.85 (1.65-2.06) | 2.07 (1.80-2.35) | 1.67 (1.39-1.96) | 2.13 (1.95-2.30) |
| Men aged ≥45 y | NA | 2.86 (2.64-3.07) | 2.89 (2.64-3.14) | 2.98 (2.51-3.45) | 3.55 (3.27-3.84) |
Figure 1. Predicted mean (95% confidence interval) number of physically unhealthy days by sex and age among binge drinkers, adjusted for race/ethnicity, education, marital status, income, employment, and survey year. Binge drinking is defined as 4 or more drinks for women and 5 drinks or more drinks for men on an occasion. Data are from 50 states and Washington, DC; Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, 2008-2010. Abbreviation: NA, not applicable.
| Characteristic | Predicted Mean Mentally Unhealthy Days | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 drinks | 5 drinks | 6 drinks | 7 drinks (men), ≥7 drinks (women) | ≥8 drinks | |
| Women aged 18-44 y | 4.69 (4.37-5.01) | 4.96 (4.51-5.41) | 5.23 (4.77-5.68) | 6.44 (5.99-6.89) | NA |
| Women aged ≥45 y | 4.22 (3.98-4.46) | 4.47 (4.05-4.89) | 5.14 (4.63-5.66) | 5.70 (5.13-6.28) | NA |
| Men aged 18-44 y | NA | 3.13 (2.80-3.46) | 3.20 (2.88-3.52) | 2.79 (2.44-3.14) | 4.08 (3.84-4.31) |
| Men aged ≥45 y | NA | 2.58 (2.36-2.80) | 2.74 (2.48-3.00) | 2.84 (2.40-3.29) | 3.70 (3.40-4.00) |
Figure 2. Predicted mean (95% confidence interval) number of mentally unhealthy days by sex and age among binge drinkers, adjusted for race/ethnicity, education, marital status, income, employment, and survey year. Binge drinking is defined as 4 or more drinks for women and 5 drinks or more drinks for men on an occasion. Data are from 50 states and Washington, DC; Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, 2008-2010. Abbreviation: NA, not applicable.
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