Alcohol use and related problems among ethnic minorities in the United States.
Alcohol use patterns and the prevalence of alcohol-related problems vary among ethnic groups. Among the elements thought to account for these ethnic differences are social or cultural factors such as drinking norms and attitudes and, in some cases, genetic factors. Understanding ethnic differences in alcohol use patterns and the factors that influence alcohol use can help guide the development of culturally appropriate alcoholism treatment and prevention programs.
Galvan
Frank H
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Collaborative Alcohol Research Center, Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science, Los Angeles, California, USA.
Caetano
Raul
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D000428:Alcohol Drinking / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000208:ethnology* / Q000523:psychology*; D019973:Alcohol-Related Disorders / Q000208:ethnology* / Q000523:psychology*; D000437:Alcoholism / Q000208:ethnology / Q000628:therapy; D003469:Culture; D005006:Ethnicity / Q000235:genetics / Q000523:psychology / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D006801:Humans; D015995:Prevalence; D012931:Social Environment; D013695:Temperance / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D014481:United States / Q000453:epidemiology