Alcohol Use Prevalence Among Chinese People Aged 15 Years and Above — China, 2024
Abstract
What is already known about this topic?: In 2018, past-month and past-year alcohol use prevalence among Chinese adults aged 18+ years was 28.3% and 39.8%, respectively. What is added by this report?: In 2024, alcohol use prevalence among Chinese individuals aged 15+ years was 20.3% (past-month) and 27.6% (past-year), with higher rates observed among males and young to middle-aged adults. Notably, over 40% of current drinkers engaged in heavy episodic drinking (HED). What are the implications for public health practice?: Gender-specific intervention strategies targeting males and young to middle-aged adults are needed. The high prevalence of HED among current drinkers warrants particular attention in prevention efforts.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Alcohol Consumption and Health Effects
Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
Smoking Behavior and Cessation
Publication details
- Journal / source
- China CDC Weekly
- Publisher
- Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention
- Volume
- 8
- Issue
- 2
- Pages
- 35–42
- Publication date
- 1 January 2026
- Language
- EN