Figure 5.2.6: Self-reported rate of exceeding the Guideline 2 (binge drinking) of the Low-Risk Alcohol Drinking Guidelines
Percent of population (19+) who reported drinking more than 3 (females) or 4 (males) drinks on one occasion in the past year, Middlesex-London, 2015/16
Source:
Canadian Community Health Survey [2015-2016], Statistics Canada, Share File, Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term CareMales (56.3%) had a much higher proportion of binge drinking or drinking more than four drinks on one occasion in the past year than females (36.3%). For females, binge drinking is defined as drinking more than three drinks on one occasion in the past year.
The difference was statistically significant.