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The European Journal of Public Health Advance Access published online on September 14, 2005
The European Journal of Public Health, doi:10.1093/eurpub/cki036
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© The Author 2005. Published by Oxford University Press on behalf of the European Public Health Association. All rights reserved.
Received March 30, 2004
Accepted August 9, 2004

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Prevalence of alcohol related brain damage among homeless hostel dwellers in Glasgow

Gail Gilchrist 1 and David S. Morrison 2*

1 Department of General Practice, University of Melbourne, Carlton, Victoria, Australia
2 Greater Glasgow NHS Board, Dalian House, Glasgow, UK

* To whom correspondence should be addressed.
David S. Morrison, E-mail: david.morrison{at}gghb.scot.nhs.uk


  Abstract

Background: Over half of Glasgow's 4000 homeless people drink hazardously but the prevalence of alcohol-related brain damage (ARBD) has not been described. Aims and Objectives: To determine the prevalence of ARBD among homeless hostel dwellers in Glasgow. Methods: A representative sample of homeless hostel dwellers was surveyed using validated survey instruments and clinical assessment. Results: From a sample of 266 hostel dwellers, 82% had cognitive impairment and 78% were drinking hazardously. The prevalence of ARBD among homeless hostel dwellers was 21%. Conclusions: ARBD has a high prevalence among homeless hostel dwellers and treatment is usually effective. There is a need to actively identify and treat this population to help them move out of homelessness.

Keywords: alcohol-related brain damage; homeless; Korsakoff's syndrome; Wernicke's disease.
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