Table 1.
Wave 1 drinkers by WHO drinking risk levels defined in terms of drinksa per day, and depression and/or anxiety disorders
| Wave 1 WHO drinking risk level | Definition | n | Percent of participants at each WHO risk level | Prevalence in each risk level with Wave 1 depression and/or anxiety disorders |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very high | >100 g (>7.1 drinks) for men, >60 g (>4.3 drinks) for women | 512 | 2.5% | 29.3% |
| High | 60–100 g (4.3–7.1 drinks) for men, 40–60 g (2.9–4.3 drinks) for women | 546 | 2.5% | 17.7% |
| Moderate | 40–60 g (2.9–4.3 drinks) for men, 20–40 g (1.4–2.9 drinks) for women | 1,073 | 4.8% | 19.5% |
| Low | 1–40 g (<2.9 drinks) for men, 1–20 g (<1.4 drinks) for women | 19,874 | 90.2% | 16.6% |
a
American standard drinks (contains roughly 14 grams of pure alcohol)