Heavy Drinking, Alcohol Use Disorder, and Obesity | Synapse
April 22, 2026
Heavy Drinking, Alcohol Use Disorder, and Obesity
Key Points
The research aims to examine the prevalence of co-occurring alcohol use disorder and obesity among US adults, considering various demographic factors.
Cross-sectional study design
Assessment of alcohol use and obesity prevalence based on sex, age, race, and ethnicity
Analysis of additional demographic factors
Significant prevalence of co-occurring alcohol use disorder and obesity observed among various demographic groups
Differences in prevalence rates noted by sex, age, race, and ethnicity
Abstract
This cross-sectional study examines the prevalence of co-occurring alcohol use and obesity conditions among US adults by sex, age, race and ethnicity, and other factors.