Table 3 Factors associated with regular binge drinking

Age (over 18 yrs)

2.66

(1.74-4.07)

p < 0.001

Education (having Leaving Certificate or higher)

1.97

(1.44-2.69)

p < 0.001

Age having 1^st drink

< = 15 years

1.00

16-17 years

0.55 (0.41-0.74)

P < 0.001

18+ years

0.34 (0.21-0.55)

P < 0.001

Comparing trend all ages with < = 15 years

0.57

(0.46-0.70)

P < 0.001

Employed

1.17

(0.88-1.55)

p = 0.27

Living with parents

1.19

(0.90-1.57)

p = 0.21

Marital status (not being single)

0.97

(0.81-1.16)

P = 0.76

Playing level (low vs. high)

1.03

(0.98-1.19)

P = 0.10

Club bar present

1.07

(0.83-1.39)

P = 0.56

Large club

0.97

(0.73-1.27)

P = 0.82