A Survey of Aldehyde Dehydrogenase 2 Phenotype and Attitudes toward Drinking among Freshmen : Trends over the Past Decade

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  • 大学1年生のアセドアルデヒド脱水素酵素2表現型と飲酒についての意識調査 : 約10年間の動向
  • 大学1年生のアセトアルデヒド脱水素酵素2表現型と飲酒についての意識調査 : 約10年間の動向
  • ダイガク 1ネンセイ ノ アセトアルデヒド ダツスイソ コウソ 2 ヒョウゲンガタ ト インシュ ニ ツイテ ノ イシキ チョウサ : ヤク 10ネンカン ノ ドウコウ

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Binge drinking and subsequent acute alcoholic intoxication remains a serious issue in student health. We conducted a survey of physical susceptibility to alcohol and attitudes toward drinking among freshmen of Nayoro City University in 2013. Physical susceptibility to alcohol was assessed by an aldehyde dehydogenase 2 (ALDH2) phenotype screening test developed by The University of Tokyo, and an ethanol patch test. At the same time,students received a lecture about alcohol and health. Same as a previous survey of senior high school students in 2012, about half of students had experienced drinking alcohol however the frequency of drinking was significantly lower than in previous surveys of college students in 2007 and 2002. The ALDH2 phenotype distribution was similar to the previous surveys of college students. Experience of binge drinking and encouraging others to do so was significantly reduced. Replies to question about attitudes toward drinking indicate that most students recognize an appropriate manner of drinking. Results of this survey suggest that most students have an appropriate understanding of and attitude toward drinking. Annual surveys and lectures about alcohol and health for freshmen should be continue

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    紀要 8 25-30, 2014-03-31

    名寄市立大学

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