Mortality and illness in Male alcoholics: An 8-year follow-up

Alisdair Mackenzie; Richard P. Allen; Frank R. Funderburk

doi:10.3109/10826088609027400

Mortality and illness in Male alcoholics: An 8-year follow-up

Alisdair Mackenzie, Richard P. Allen, Frank R. Funderburk

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Abstract

An 8-year follow-up was conducted on a group of male alcoholics. Their mortality and illness records were examined. The number of observed deaths is 4.7 times that expected. The excess deaths appear to be due to causes frequently associated with alcoholism. Patient characteristics predictive of mortality are presented. Inpatient stays in general hospitals, for reasons other than alcoholism, totaled almost four times the duration expected. The relationships between drinking patterns and hospitalizations are studied. Clinical tests, which show improvement in response to abstinence, are suggested as positive reinforcers for patients in alcoholism treatment.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	865-882
Number of pages	18
Journal	Substance Use and Misuse
Volume	21
Issue number	8
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.3109/10826088609027400
State	Published - Jan 1 1986

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Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
Psychiatry and Mental health

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