Unhealthy drinking in the Belgian elderly population: prevalence and associated characteristics

Background: Knowledge about alcohol consumption patterns and alcohol problems among the Belgian elderly population is scarce. The aims of this study were to explore alcohol consumption patterns and alcohol problems among the Belgian elderly population aged ≥65 years living at home, and to determine their association with socio-demographic characteristics, health status and socio-economic status. Methods: In this cross-sectional study based on a representative sample of 4825 non-institutionalized Belgian elderly people (≥65 years) in the Belgian Health Interview Surveys 2001 and 2004, alcohol c... Mehr ...