Panel Data Analysis of Socioeconomic Factors and COVID-19’s Impact on Drinking Habits: Evidence from a Japanese Survey DOI Open Access
Makoto Nakakita, Naoki Kubota, Tomoki Toyabe

et al.

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 22(5), P. 663 - 663

Published: April 23, 2025

Alcohol use is closely related to health, emotional state, and social behavior. However, no clear consensus exists on how socioeconomic factors influence drinking habits or the COVID-19 pandemic affected alcohol use. This study examines these relationships in Japan using panel data from a questionnaire survey (2014–2022), consisting of 10,836 responses provided by 1289 respondents, logistic regression analysis. The results revealed that males, individuals aged 40–69, cigarette smokers, those who exercise regularly are more likely drink alcohol, whereas working at least 2 days per week, earning higher incomes, good health less alcohol. impact behavior varied region, with significant effects observed specific regions. Additionally, an identified decline since 2016 highlights rising awareness shifting values, particularly among younger generations. These findings underscore strong association between attributes emphasize need consider regional differences policy cultural influences. Overall, this provides key insights for future research public policies Japan.

Language: Английский

Panel Data Analysis of Socioeconomic Factors and COVID-19’s Impact on Drinking Habits: Evidence from a Japanese Survey DOI Open Access
Makoto Nakakita, Naoki Kubota, Tomoki Toyabe

et al.

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 22(5), P. 663 - 663

Published: April 23, 2025

Alcohol use is closely related to health, emotional state, and social behavior. However, no clear consensus exists on how socioeconomic factors influence drinking habits or the COVID-19 pandemic affected alcohol use. This study examines these relationships in Japan using panel data from a questionnaire survey (2014–2022), consisting of 10,836 responses provided by 1289 respondents, logistic regression analysis. The results revealed that males, individuals aged 40–69, cigarette smokers, those who exercise regularly are more likely drink alcohol, whereas working at least 2 days per week, earning higher incomes, good health less alcohol. impact behavior varied region, with significant effects observed specific regions. Additionally, an identified decline since 2016 highlights rising awareness shifting values, particularly among younger generations. These findings underscore strong association between attributes emphasize need consider regional differences policy cultural influences. Overall, this provides key insights for future research public policies Japan.

Language: Английский

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