Рrevalence and risk factors of alcoholism among the adult population of the republic of UZBEKISTAN

Abstract

Тhe social consequences of drunkenness and alcoholism are very wide and have a negative impact on many aspects of society. The medical and demographic consequences are mani-fested in a decrease in the level of health, an increase in morbidity, premature mortality of the population, family breakdown, neglect of children, which in turn contributes to their early initiation to alcohol. Economic problems are associated with absenteeism, loss of labor skills and material resources, a decrease in labor productivity and an increase in temporary disability due to the deterioration of the course of other diseases. The article analyzes the prevalence of alcohol dependence among the adult population of our republic and its risk factors.