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Table 1 Twelve phenotype variables

From: Analysis of alcoholism data using support vector machines

No.

Label name of phenotypic traits

Description

1

Deceased

Individuals who are deceased

2

ALDX

A combination of ALDX1 and ALDX2

3

Binge

Ever binge drink

4

Blackouts

Blackouts (3 or more)

5

Morning

Morning drinking

6

Craving

Craving

7

Pers

Persistent desire to stop drinking

8

Narrow

Narrowing of drinking repertoire

9

GUATD

Stands for "give up activities to drink"

10

WDSX

Stands for "withdrawal symptoms (2 or more together)"

11

Phy

Physical health problems from drinking

12

Emo

Emotional/psychological problems from drinking

  1. Note: categorical values are assigned as – 1 for No and 1 for Yes In case of ALDX, -1 for ≤ 3 and 1 otherwise