@article{ref1,
title="Effect of binge-drinking on quality of life in the 'Seguimiento Universidad de Navarra' (SUN) Cohort",
journal="Nutrients",
year="2023",
author="Perez-Araluce, Rafael and Bes-Rastrollo, Maira and Martínez-González, Miguel Ángel and Toledo, Estefania and Ruiz-Canela, Miguel and Barbería-Latasa, María and Gea, Alfredo",
volume="15",
number="5",
pages="e1072-e1072",
abstract="BACKGROUND: Binge-drinking is one of the alcohol drinking patterns with the worst health consequences. Nonetheless, binge-drinking is highly prevalent. The perceived benefits that motivate it are ultimately related to subjective well-being. In this context, we analyzed the relationship between binge-drinking and quality of life. <br><br>METHODS: We evaluated 8992 participants of the SUN cohort. We classified as binge-drinkers those who reported consuming six or more drinks on at least one occasion the year before recruitment (n = 3075). We fitted multivariable logistic regression models to calculate the odds ratios (ORs) of a worse physical and mental quality of life, measured with the validated SF-36 questionnaire at 8 years of follow-up (cut-off point = P(75) or highest score). <br><br>RESULTS: Binge-drinking was associated with greater odds of having a worse mental quality of life, even adjusting for quality of life at 4 years of follow-up, used as an approximation to a baseline measure (OR = 1.22 (1.07-1.38)). This value was mainly due to the effects on vitality (OR = 1.17 (1.01-1.34)) and mental health (OR = 1.22 (1.07-1.39)). <br><br>CONCLUSIONS: Binge-drinking may lead to poorer mental quality of life; therefore, binge-drinking for enhancement purposes does not seem to be justified by this effect.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="2072-6643",
doi="10.3390/nu15051072",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/nu15051072"
}