title: At risk drinking among general practice attenders: prevalence, characteristics and alcohol-related problems.
abstract: In a sample of attenders screened at a London health centre, 13.6% of male and 1.3% of female respondents were drinking at levels considered unsafe by the Royal College of Psychiatrists, and yet revealed few indicators to alert the general practitioner in terms of classical alcohol-related disability. Males, the unemployed, and those of Scottish or Irish origin were over-represented in the 'at risk' group. A significant proportion viewed their general practitioner as a source of help.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D000428:Alcohol Drinking; D000437:Alcoholism / Q000517:prevention & control; D005194:Family Practice; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007494:Ireland / Q000208:ethnology; D008131:London; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012306:Risk; D012606:Scotland / Q000208:ethnology; D012923:Social Class