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8 Μαρ 2024 · Older individuals tend to have an increased sensitivity to alcohol, which can raise their risk for many health problems, including injuries, dehydration, memory problems, liver disease, sleep problems, and overall mortality.
Some older people feel the effects of alcohol more strongly without increasing the amount they drink. This can make them more likely to have accidents such as falls, fractures, and car crashes. Also, older women are more sensitive than men to the effects of alcohol.
24 Σεπ 2021 · In recent years alcohol use by older adults has been trending upward, particularly among women. Drinking too much alcohol can have negative consequences on physical and mental health, and age-related changes in the body can place older adults who drink at additional risk.
29 Μαΐ 2024 · Alcohol tolerance can be significantly diminished as people age, and the effects of alcohol can be exacerbated due to an array of factors. “Alcohol is a toxin,” says Tyler S. Oesterle, M.D., M.P.H., a psychiatrist who specializes in addiction treatment at Mayo Clinic.
This article examines alcohol use among older women, related risk factors and beneficial effects, screening methods to detect alcohol problems in this population, and treatment and prevention approaches.
14 Ιουλ 2020 · Recent data suggest that excessive alcohol use is increasing among women and older adults. Such trends are concerning, as women are more vulnerable to alcohol-related health consequences, and such health problems may be exacerbated with age.
1 Μαΐ 2018 · Stress and depression related to menopause may trigger the onset of alcohol abuse or worsen established alcohol misuse. Alcohol abuse decreases quality of life and any potential positive effects of moderate alcohol intake are minuscule in comparison to the adverse effects caused by alcohol abuse.
