Alcohol Screening Scores and the Risk of New-Onset Gastrointestinal Illness or Related Hospitalization

Excessive alcohol use is associated with a variety of negative health outcomes, including liver disease, upper gastrointestinal bleeding, and pancreatitis. To determine the 2-year risk of gastrointestinal-related hospitalization and new-onset gastrointestinal illness based on alcohol screening scores. Retrospective cohort study. Male (N = 215, 924) and female (N = 9,168) outpatients who returned mailed questionnaires and were followed for 24...