Epidemiology of alcohol-related burden of disease among Indigenous Australians

Bianca Calabria; Chris M. Doran; Theo Vos; Anthony P. Shakeshaft; Wayne Hall

doi:10.1111/j.1753-6405.2010.00553.x

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Epidemiology of alcohol-related burden of disease among Indigenous Australians

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Epidemiology of alcohol-related burden of disease among Indigenous Australians

Bianca Calabria, Chris M. Doran, Theo Vos, Anthony P. Shakeshaft and Wayne Hall

Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health, Vol.34(S1), pp.S47-S51

2010

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1753-6405.2010.00553.x

PMID: 20618294

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Abstract

Indigenous

disability adjusted life year

alcohol

harms

Objective: To compare the burden of alcohol-related harm and underlying factors of this harm, by age and sex, for Indigenous and general population Australians. Methods: Population attributable fractions are used to estimate the disability adjusted life years (DALYs) for alcohol-related disease and injury. The DALYs were converted to rates per 1,000 by age and sex for the Indigenous and general populations. Results: Homicide and violence rates were much higher for Indigenous males: greatest population difference was for 30-44 years, Indigenous rate 8.9 times higher. Rates of suicide were also greater: the largest population difference was for 15-29 years, Indigenous rate 3.9 times higher. Similarly, for Indigenous females, homicide and violence rates were much higher: greatest population difference was for 30-44 years, Indigenous rate 18.1 times higher. Rates of suicide were also greater: the largest population difference was for 15-29 years, Indigenous rate 5.0 times higher. Conclusions: Alcohol consumption and associated harms are of great concern for Indigenous Australians across all ages. Violent alcohol-related harms have been highlighted as a major concern. Implications: To reduce the disproportionate burden of alcohol-related harm experienced by Indigenous Australians, targeted interventions should include the impact on families and communities and not just the individual.

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Title: Epidemiology of alcohol-related burden of disease among Indigenous Australians
Authors: Bianca Calabria (Corresponding Author) - UNSW Sydney
Chris M. Doran - UNSW Sydney
Theo Vos - The University of Queensland
Anthony P. Shakeshaft (Author) - UNSW Sydney
Wayne Hall - The University of Queensland
Publication details: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health, Vol.34(S1), pp.S47-S51
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Date published: 2010
DOI: 10.1111/j.1753-6405.2010.00553.x
ISSN: 1753-6405
PMID: 20618294
Grant note: National Health & Medical Research Council (NHMRC) of Australia
Organisation Unit: School of Health - Psychology
Language: English
Record Identifier: 991242156802621
Output Type: Journal article

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