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salud publica mex 2026; 68 (4)

Alcohol and drug consumption among the Mexican population with and without migration experience in the United States: Encodat 2025

Leyva-Flores R, Aracena-Genao B, Parra-Valdez S, Hoyos-Loya E, Moreno-López M, Sánchez-Pájaro A, Reyes-García A

Language: Spanish
References: 33
Page: 409-416
PDF size: 287.73 Kb.


ABSTRACT

Objective. To analyze the association between migration experience in the United States and alcohol and drug use among the Mexican population residing in Mexico. Materials and methods. A cross-sectional study was conducted using data from the 2025 National Survey on Drug, Alcohol, and Tobacco Use. The analysis included description of sociodemographic characteristics and consumption prevalence according to migration experience (Yes/No); bivariate comparison using Rao-Scott’s chi-square test and t-tests adjusted for study design; estimation of adjusted prevalence ratios (PR) using Poisson regression models with robust variance; and exploration of the interaction between migration experience and sex. Results. The population with migration experience showed higher prevalences of alcohol consumption and binge drinking in the past year (57.7 vs 45.5%) and (40.6 vs 28.6%), respectively, and lifetime illicit drug use (24.8 vs 12.5%). In the adjusted models, the association between migration experience and alcohol consumption (PR= 1.18; 95%CI: 1.08,1.27) and binge drinking (PR= 1.22; 95%CI: 1.09,1.37) remained. The interaction with sex was significant for illicit drug use. Conclusions. The results suggest that migration experience may influence alcohol consumption patterns. Migration trajectories should be considered a relevant social determinant in the analysis and prevention of substance use.


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