A survey conducted for charity Foundation66 has found that alcohol-related issues are becoming increasingly common among the elderly as well. The poll of 857 people aged 60 and over revealed that one in eight respondents admitted to drinking more after retiring.
These findings are a concern as excessive alcohol consumption is linked to high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes and dementia in elderly people.
Bubbles and Brews - Alcohol Facts-Nutritive Value-Safe Intake-Effects-Famous Quotes
There is more to alcohol than mere intoxication. Infamous because of its social abuse but indispensable because of its many industrial applications.
There is more to alcohol than mere intoxication. Infamous because of its social abuse but indispensable because of its many industrial applications.
"The older people we see with drink problems come from all walks of life. Many are retired professionals, who never had issues with alcohol in the past," said Sally Scriminger, chief executive of Foundation66. "Because they don't fit the stereotypes people hold about alcohol misuse, and because they often keep their drinking hidden, there just aren't enough services out there to offer them the help they need."
Another poll conducted for the charity revealed that one in ten of friends or relatives of the elderly people expressed concern over the amount of alcohol being consumed by the related person.
Alcoholic Liver Disease - Causes Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment FAQs
Encyclopedia section of medindia gives general information about Alcoholic Liver Disease.
Encyclopedia section of medindia gives general information about Alcoholic Liver Disease.
Source-Medindia
RAS
Alcohol Use Disorder | Alcoholism
Alcohol use disorder or alcoholism is an inability to control drinking. It can cause short term and long term physical, as well as psychological effects on the patient.
Alcohol use disorder or alcoholism is an inability to control drinking. It can cause short term and long term physical, as well as psychological effects on the patient.
Alcohol and Driving-Blood Alcohol Level-Indian Law-Walk Test and Breathalyzer
Alcohol and driving do not mix. Drunken driving is the cause of many deaths in the world.
Alcohol and driving do not mix. Drunken driving is the cause of many deaths in the world.
