title: The measurement of drinking patterns and consequences in Mexico.
abstract: The paper addresses the experiences of measuring and monitoring patterns of alcohol consumption and consequences in Mexico, provides an overview of alcohol use and problems, describes local cultural values that influence patterns of drinking, and discusses measurement implications.
authors: Instituto Mexicano de Psiquiatria, Calzada México-Xochimilco No. 101, Col. San Lorenzo Huipulco, Mexico City, Distrito Federal CP 14370, Mexico. medinam@imp.edu.mx
authors: M E
authors: ME
authors: Medina-Mora
authors: G
authors: G
authors: Borges
authors: J
authors: J
authors: Villatoro
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000428:Alcohol Drinking / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000453:epidemiology; D019973:Alcohol-Related Disorders / Q000453:epidemiology*; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D003466:Cultural Characteristics; D003906:Developing Countries; D005260:Female; D006306:Health Surveys; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D008297:Male; D008800:Mexico / Q000453:epidemiology; D008875:Middle Aged; D012945:Social Values