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and Aims  Alcohol use is a leading risk factor for disease and injury in Pacific Island countries and territories ( PICT ). This paper examines drinking patterns across 20  PICTs .    Design and Methods  We synthesised published data from the  STEP wise approach to surveillance or similar surveys for adults 25–64 years, and from the  G lobal  S chool‐ B ased  S tudent  H ealth surveys and  Y outh  R isk  B ehavior  S urveillance  S ystem ( YRBSS ) for youth. We examined current and heavy drinking, and for adults also frequency of consumption. Using  YRBSS , we studied trends in youth alcohol use in  US ‐affiliated  PICTs  between 2001 and 2013.    Results  Alcohol consumption in adults and youth varied considerably across  PICTs . In eight  PICT  populations, over 60% of male adults were current drinkers. Male adults consumed alcohol more frequently and engaged in heavy drinking more than female adults. Similar gender differences occurred in current and heavy drinking among youth. Across 10  PICTs , current drinking prevalence in males 13–15 years ranged from 10% to over 40%. Declines in alcohol use among grade 9–12 students were observed in  YRBSS , although the magnitude differed by island and sex.    Discussion and Conclusions  Alcohol consumption varies widely between  PICTs . There are marked gender differences in use and abstention. There is scope in  PICTs  for implementation of best practice strategies to reduce alcohol‐related harm. These need to be gender responsive and cognisant of concerning patterns of youth drinking. Strengthening surveillance of alcohol use and its consequences is vital to inform and monitor the impact of national and regional policies. [Kessaram T, McKenzie J, Girin N, Roth A, Vivili P, Williams G, Hoy D. Alcohol use in the Pacific region: Results from the STEPwise approach to surveillance, Global School‐Based Student Health Survey and Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System.  Drug Alcohol Rev  2016;35:412–423]

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Alcohol use in the  P acific region: Results from the  STEP wise approach to surveillance,  G lobal  S chool‐ B ased  S tudent  H ealth  S urvey and  Y outh  R isk  B ehavior Surveillance System