2023-08-04 23:00:32
Research found that millennial doctors consume less alcohol per week than older workers.
In this topic it was also obtained that the doctors are more responsible than the doctors.
World Beer Day arose in 2007 and is commemorated on the first Friday of August each year.
There is a regular belief that health professionals are serious and solemn people. On many occasions it does happen but it cannot be overlooked that they also have the right to enjoy their personal lives outside of hospitals. All this comes up for the commemoration of the World Beer Day.
In this sense, despite the work commitment of each individual, in the end it is also important to have moments of recreation. It is not only about fun but it is also a way of combat stress and anxiety that accumulate throughout the workdays.
With this in mind, a fairly common problem among doctors and nurses is Burnout syndrome. In its simplest definition it is the sum of chronic stress together with physical and mental exhaustion.
It is such a serious problem that when it is not treated in time it can cause severe depression that can even lead to suicide. That is why it is already included in the International Classification of Diseases (ICD) of the World Health Organization (WHO).
How do doctors entertain themselves outside of work?
Now, each person is free to use their personal time in the way they want. Some prefer sports and others cultural activities that promote intellectual development. While others opt for another type of recreation.
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To know the alcohol consumption that prevails among the health union in our country, the Medscape portal carried out an investigation. Its about Report on quality of life and professional burnout of physicians: Mexicofor which 1,500 doctors from 30 different specialties were interviewed.
Alcohol consumption among doctors
When doing an analysis by gender, the majority of the doctors affirm that they do not drink alcohol, with 33 percent of the vote. While in second place, with 32 percent, they consume less than one drink per week. And in third position, with 20 percent, they stated that they drank one to two drinks.
Regarding doctors, in first place with 25 percent stated that they consume less than one drink per week. In the second step with 21 percent are those who mention having one to two drinks. And in third position with 19 percent are those who say they do not drink any alcohol. It is noteworthy that three percent were sincere when declaring that they drink more than 10 drinks per week.
In general conclusion, younger physicians consume fewer drinks than older ones (31 percent versus 23 percent who prefer less than one drink per week). While female doctors ingest slightly less alcohol than their male counterparts.
For now, in your case, do you consume alcohol during World Beer Day or on any other date of the year?
Also read:
Beer and health: Benefits offered by its consumption in moderation
Clinical case: Doctors save the life of a man by administering 15 beers
The medical specialties with less presence of Burnout Syndrome
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