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According to the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency, while the high-risk drinking rate among men has decreased across all age groups over the past decade, it has risen among women aged 30 and older.
Last year, 57.1% of domestic adults were tallied as having consumed alcohol at least once a month, while the high-risk drinking rate of binge drinking two or more times a week recorded 12.0%.
The high-risk drinking rate for men showed an overall downward trend, with drops of 41.6% among those in their 20s and 36.1% among those in their 30s.
In contrast, the high-risk drinking rate for women increased across most age groups, including those in their 30s, 40s, and 50s, with the exception of those in their 20s.
An analysis of high-risk drinking factors showed that smokers were 2.6 times more likely to engage in high-risk drinking than non-smokers.
Additionally, individuals with a history of chronic disease diagnosis or those suffering from depressive symptoms also showed high drinking rates.
By region, Ulsan ranked first nationwide in both monthly drinking rates and binge drinking rates.
The high-risk drinking rate was found to be the highest in the Gangwon region.
Despite a partial decline in South Korea's high-risk drinking rate, a survey by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development showed that South Korea's monthly binge drinking rate ranked 5th among comparison countries, maintaining a still high level.
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