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Breen, Conor (2013) Focus on alcohol misuse among older people. Dublin: Centre for ageing research and development in Ireland (CARDI).

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Many public health campaigns on the misuse of alcohol are aimed at younger age groups. However, there is evidence that alcohol misuse is increasing in people over the age of 65. For a variety of reasons, alcohol misuse among these older people may go unnoticed (Department of Work and Pensions, 2013).

In the Republic of Ireland (ROI), alcohol consumption among the over 65s is lower than other age groups, and 23% of that age group have never drank. However, 10% of those over 65 are consuming alcohol on four or more days per week, higher than any other age group (Health Research Board, 2012). While younger people in Northern Ireland (NI) drink more than those in older age groups, 16% of people aged 60-74 exceed the weekly guidelines for sensible drinking (Public Health Agency, 2011).

This edition of the CARDI “Focus on . . .” series looks at alcohol misuse among older people across the island of Ireland and asks if more could be done in policy and social work terms to address the associated health and welfare issues among older age groups.


Item Type
Report
Publication Type
Irish-related, Report
Drug Type
Alcohol
Intervention Type
Harm reduction, Screening / Assessment
Date
2013
Pages
9 p.
Publisher
Centre for ageing research and development in Ireland (CARDI)
Place of Publication
Dublin
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Accession Number
HRB (Electronic Only)
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