Table 1 PICOS criteria for study selection
Criteria | Inclusion criteria | Exclusion criteria |
|---|---|---|
Population | - Individuals ≥ 15 years of age | - None |
Intervention/exposure | - Alcohol use: 1) Average alcohol volume consumed 2) Binge drinking 3) AUDs | - Qualitative labels of alcohol use, such as “social,” “moderate,” or “heavy” consumption |
Comparators | 1) Average alcohol volume consumed will be compared to lifetime abstention 2) Binge drinkers will be compared to drinkers who do not binge drink 3) Individuals with an AUD will be compared to drinkers without an AUD | - None |
Outcomes | - Suicidal behavior: 1) Suicide attempt 2) Death by suicide - Gender-stratified risk estimates | - Deliberate self-harm is reported and suicide attempt and non-suicidal selfharm cannot be disaggregated |
Study design | - Quantitative observational study designs: cohort, case–control, or cross-sectionala | - None |
Other | - Any language, any geographical region, and any year of publication | - None |