O'Connell, Henry and Ai-Vyrn, Chin and Cunningham, Conal and Lawlor, Brian (2003) Alcohol use disorders in elderly people-redefining an age old problem in old age. British Medical Journal, 327, (7416), pp. 664-667. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.327.7416.664.
Alcohol use disorders in elderly people are common and associated with considerable morbidity. The ageing of populations worldwide means that the absolute number of older people with alcohol use disorders is on the increase, and health services need to improve their provision of age appropriate screening and treatment methods and services.
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