About The Study: In this cohort study of older drinkers from the UK, even low-risk drinking was associated with higher mortality among older adults with health-related or socioeconomic risk factors. The attenuation of mortality observed for wine preference and drinking only during meals requires further investigation, as it may mostly reflect the effect of healthier lifestyles, slower alcohol absorption, or nonalcoholic components of beverages.
About The Study: In this cohort study of older drinkers from the UK, even low-risk drinking was associated with higher mortality among older adults with health-related or socioeconomic risk factors. The attenuation of mortality observed for wine preference and drinking only during meals requires further investigation, as it may mostly reflect the effect of healthier lifestyles, slower alcohol absorption, or nonalcoholic components of beverages.
Corresponding Author: To contact the corresponding author, Rosario Ortolá, MD, PhD, email rosario.ortola@uam.es.
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Courtney Benton. "Alcohol consumption patterns and mortality among older adults with health-related or socioeconomic risk factors." Scienmag. August 12, 2024. https://scienmag.com/alcohol-consumption-patterns-and-mortality-among-older-adults-with-health-related-or-socioeconomic-risk-factors/
