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Saturday, August 14, 2010

Alcohol consumption and harm among elderly Europeans: falling between the cracks


The ageing of Europe means that the absolute number of older Europeans with alcohol use disorders will rise and the consequences of these changes must be considered early. However, little is currently known about the health, social and economic impacts of alcohol consumption by this cohort. We do know that the elderly are more sensitive to alcohol’s negative health effects compared to younger adults and are more prone to fall injuries. Research also suggests that alcohol use disorders among the elderly are frequently misdiagnosed or overlooked. > > > >


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