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ABSTRACT
In this study, the prevalence of alcohol use and help-seeking behaviors among second-generation Turks in The Netherlands (born in The Netherlands, but having at least 1 Turkish parent) has been assessed by means of postal surveys and compared with the autochthonous Dutch population (individuals with both parents born in The Netherlands). The prevalence of abstaining, excessive alcohol use, binge drinking, and problem drinking among the Turks was 63.3%, 3.7%, 5.4%, and 1.8%, respectively. Abstinence was much higher among Turks and drinking rates were higher among the autochthonous population. However, when comparing regular drinkers, weekend use of alcohol was higher among Turks. Implications for further research and prevention activities are discussed.
Notes
1. First generation refers to Turks who are born in Turkey. Second generation refers to Turks who are born in The Netherlands, but of whom one or both parents are born in Turkey.
2. Autochthones refer to people who are born in The Netherlands and have both parents born in The Netherlands.
3. Allochthones refer to people who themselves, or one or both parents are born abroad (not in The Netherlands).
Lemmens, P. H. H. M. (1991). Measurement and distribution of alcohol consumption. Unpublished doctoral dissertation, Rijksuniversiteit Limburg, Maastricht, The Netherlands.