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The study aims to evaluate the prevalence and associated factors of alcohol use among Kenyan adults.

May 25, 2026Open Access

Alcohol use among adults in Kenya: results from the National Non-Communicable Diseases Risk Factor survey, 2015

Key Points

The study aims to evaluate the prevalence and associated factors of alcohol use among Kenyan adults.
Cross-sectional analysis of the National Non-Communicable Diseases Risk Factor survey, 2015
Sampled 4,469 adults (age range 18-69, median age 38)
Utilized adjusted logistic regression to assess risk factors
6.7% of adults were identified as hazardous or harmful alcohol users
12.8% reported binge-drinking in the past month
Increased odds for hazardous alcohol use associated with being male, middle aged, and certain ethnic groups

Abstract

The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence and correlates of alcohol use among Kenyan adults. We analysed data from the Kenya cross-sectional national Non-Communicable Diseases Risk Factor survey, 2015. The survey sampled 4 469 adults (median age 38.0 years, interquartile range = 23, age range of 18��69 years). Results indicate that 6.7% were hazardous or harmful alcohol users and 12.8% past month binge-drinkers. In adjusted logistic regression analysis, being male, middle aged, belonging to the Luhya or Kalenjin ethic group, tobacco use, and having hypertension increased the odds for hazardous or harmful alcohol use. Socio-demographic and health factors appear to influence risk for hazardous or harmful alcohol use among adults in Kenya.

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Human Sciences Research Council (Sat,) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a13e7a80e02ee3982d3247e https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.14749/32380524

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