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Thursday, September 27, 2007

Hazardous Drinking Among Adults With Diabetes and Related Eye Disease or Visual Problems: A Population-Based Cross-Sectional Survey
Ophthalmic Epidemiology, Volume 14, Issue 1 January 2007 , pages 45 - 49





To estimate the prevalence of problem drinking and related risk behaviors among adults with diabetes and eye disease in the United States.

Binge drinking occurs in 4%-5% of adults with diabetes and eye disease. Driving after drinking and unlocked gun ownership, while uncommon, also occur among such individuals, who are apt to be at extraordinarily high risk for injury and other alcohol-related complications.

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