Six years of alcohol consumption in Hanoi, Vietnam, by wastewater analysis: Assessing changes impacted by socio-economical factors.

Objectives: Alcohol consumption in Vietnam increased significantly over past decade alongside its economic development. However, in recent years, several alcohol control measures including a new drink-driving law and taxes as well as the COVID-19 pandemic have affected the consumption levels. This study aimed to monitor alcohol use trends in Hanoi over six consecutive years.

Factors associated with perioperative anxiety among patients undergoing coronary angiography or angioplasty: a cross-sectional study.

Background: Anxiety is commonly encountered in patients undergoing medical procedures or surgeries and contributes to adverse outcomes including physiological damage, prolonged postoperative care, and rehabilitation. This study aimed to identify factors related to anxiety among patients undergoing coronary procedures.

Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted at a tertiary hospital in Vietnam.

Assessing the impact of stricter drink driving policy on alcohol consumption in a population of Hanoi, Vietnam using wastewater analysis.

Introduction: On 1 January 2020, Vietnam introduced a new law with harsher fines and penalties for driving under the influence of alcohol. Reports of empty beer restaurants following this implementation suggested the new law has the potential to reduce population-level alcohol consumption. This pilot study aims to quantify short-term changes in alcohol consumption levels after the implementation of the new law and assess whether it could lead to a reduction in total alcohol consumption in the population.