The Role of Alcohol use and Drinking Patterns in Socioeconomic Inequalities in Mortality
Socioeconomic status (SES) can be thought of as a measure of an individual's or family's social position relative to others that measures factors such as education, income, type of occupation and place of residence.
Research indicates that individuals with lower socioeconomic status (SES) are more likely to experience alcohol-related harm compared to individuals from higher SES.
The purpose of this study was to examine the role of alcohol use and drinking patterns in socioeconomic inequalities in mortality.
The systematic review, published int the Lancet Public Health, examined ten...