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Adult binge drinking: rate, frequency and intensity in Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality, South Africa

Published in: South African Family Practice
Volume 60 , issue 2 , 2018 , pages: 46–52

DOI: 10.1080/20786190.2017.1382970

Author(s): Eyitayo Omolara Owolabi Department of Nursing Science, South Africa , Daniel Ter Goon Department of Nursing Science, South Africa , Oladele Vincent Adeniyi Department of Family Medicine, South Africa , Eunice Seekoe Department of Nursing Science, South Africa

Keywords: Binge drinking , Buffalo City , frequency , intensity , rate , South Africa

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Abstract

Background: Binge drinking (BD) is a significant risk factor for several acute and chronic illnesses, including injuries. This study examines the rate, frequency and intensity of BD in Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality (BCMM), South Africa.

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