Impact of Alcohol Consumption on Older Adults
A large study found that even light drinking is associated with an increase in cancer deaths among older adults in Britain, debunking the belief that light or moderate alcohol consumption is good for the heart. The study also highlighted that moderate and heavy drinking is linked to higher risks of death from all causes, cancer, and cardiovascular disease.
Key Points
- Light drinking does not have a beneficial association with mortality
- Moderate and heavy drinking increase the risk of death from all causes, cancer, and cardiovascular disease
- Older adults with health and socioeconomic risk factors faced higher risks of dying due to alcohol consumption
Cons
- Light drinking associated with an increase in cancer deaths among older adults
- Moderate and heavy drinking linked to higher risks of death from all causes, cancer, and cardiovascular disease