Drinking patterns (current drinkers) of cases and controls
| Cases (%) No. (n=181) | Controls (%) No. (n=253) | p | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking 1 beverage | 62 (34) | 68 (27) | NS |
| Drinking ≥4 beverages | 51 (28) | 70 (28) | NS |
| Between meals drinkers | 36 (20) | 46 (18) | NS |
| Binge drinkers | 24 (13) | 39 (15) | NS |
| Wine (red or white) | 175 (97) | 247 (98) | NS |
| ≥3 days/week | 153 (87) | 220 (89) | NS |
| ≥3 occasions/day | 15 (9) | 17 (7) | NS |
| ≥3 glasses/occasion | 20 (11) | 27 (11) | NS |
| Beer | 70 (39) | 89 (35) | NS |
| ≥3 days/week | 24 (34) | 20 (23) | NS |
| ≥2 occasions/day | 11 (16) | 14 (16) | NS |
| ≥2 cans/occasion | 10 (14) | 8 (9) | NS |
| High strength beverages | 96 (53) | 136 (54) | NS |
| ≥3 days/week | 35 (36) | 38 (28) | NS |
| ≥2 occasions/day | 6 (6) | 14 (10) | NS |
| ≥2 glasses/occasion | 2 (2) | 5 (4) | NS |