Alcohol and older people. The European project VINTAGE: Good Health into Older Age. Design, methods and major results

Galluzzo, Lucia; Scafato, Emanuele; Martire, Sonia; Anderson, Peter; Colom, Joan; Segura, Lídia; McNeill, Andrew; Sovinová, Hana; Krnel, Sandra Radoš; Ahlström, Salme

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“…In March 2009, for example, the VINTAGE project, which is funded by the European Union and coordinated by the Istituto Superiore de Sanità (Italy), was started as a ‘part of the ongoing process that recognized the importance of the social and health impact associated with harmful alcohol consumption among the elderly and the necessity to fill the knowledge gap in this issue'. VINTAGE has the main goal to ‘build capacity at the European, country and local levels by providing the evidence base and collecting best practices to prevent the harmful use of alcohol amongst older people' [52,53]. …”

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Prevalence of Alcohol Consumption and Pattern of Use among the Elderly in the WHO European Region

Nuevo¹,

Chatterji²,

Verdes³

et al. 2014

Eur Addict Res

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Background/Aims: Alcohol-related problems are relevant in the elderly, particularly in developed countries, but there is a lack of cross-country comparisons. The present work aims to examine the frequency and patterns of alcohol consumption in older adults across different European countries, and to analyze the relationship between socioeconomic status and gender with alcohol consumption. Methods: General population-based household surveys of randomly selected adults over 60 years of age in 14 European countries. Participants: 10,119 subjects [mean age: 70.4 (SD = 7.1)], 61.9% women. Results: There are marked differences in alcohol consumption across countries. Except for three countries from eastern regions, most people in all countries present moderate consumption regarding the amount of alcohol and pattern of use. However, there are marked gender differences, with a higher intake in men (effect sizes ranging from 0.57 to 1.27), although these differences are relatively proportional across countries. Finally, a higher socioeconomic status is positively related (B = 0.845, 95% CI: 0.30/1.40) with alcohol consumption after controlling for gender, age, health-functioning status and the country's development level. Conclusions: There are marked differences in consumption of alcohol in the elderly between the different countries, and male gender, as well as a higher SES, were associated with higher alcohol consumption.

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Prevalence of Alcohol Consumption and Pattern of Use among the Elderly in the WHO European Region

Nuevo¹,

Chatterji²,

Verdes³

et al. 2014

Eur Addict Res

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“…Nevertheless, alcohol misuse in the elderly is often underestimated, misdiagnosed and undertreated since screening instruments, diagnostic criteria, and public health initiatives are mainly focused on younger age groups. In addition, the average age of the world's population is increasing at an unprecedented rate [33]. During the Swedish Presidency of the council of the European Union (EU) a report concerning alcohol consumption trends and related harms among elderly EU citizens aged over 60 was commissioned by the EU Ministry of Health and Social Affairs [34].…”

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“…The main findings about alcohol consumption trends and related harms from the ten EU Member States that contributed to the report (Czech Republic, Finland, Germany, Italy, Latvia, Poland, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, and The United Kingdom) showed that alcohol use in old age is an under-researched area, even though most elderly Europeans drink alcohol (about 70-80% of men and 50% of women consumed alcohol during the previous year). Alcohol related deaths among elderly Europeans have increased over the past ten years in at least seven of the ten EU Member States surveyed, from 25% in Poland to more than 100% in the UK [33].…”

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Elderly Patients Treated in Selected Family Medicine Offices in Central Istria And Their Habits

Zavidić¹,

Lovrinić²

2018

J Clin Exp Invest

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Objective: To describe the sociodemographic profile and investigate the habits of elderly patients attending family medicine offices in central Istria, Croatia. Patients and Methods:This was a retrospective study, conducted in central Istria. Data were obtained by a physical examination, extraction from a recorded history of disease, and using an administered questionnaire. The patients were stratified into three groups: young (65-74 years), middle (75-84 years), and older old age (>85 years). Groups were compared about education, marital status, body mass index, frequency of visits to a family doctor, and habitual activities such as physical activity, smoking, coffee and alcohol consumption, and vitamins/dietary supplements intake, and hobbies. Results: Overall, 191 patients were included, of which 93 young (49%), 82 middle (43%), and 16 older old (8%). The age groups differed statistically with regard to education and marital status. In the young old group, 53% of subjects had a high school/university diploma, in the middle old 19%, and in the oldest old 12% (p<0.001). The proportion of widowed subjects in the young, middle, and oldest old groups were 16%, 40%, and 50%, respectively (p=0.005). The most common diagnoses were cardiovascular diseases (76-83%), diabetes (41-56%), vision and hearing problems (13-31%), and musculoskeletal disorders (6-29%). The majority of responders were not physically active (59.2%) and had a body mass index ≥ 25 kg/m2 (50-77%). Conclusion: Understanding the profile of elderly patients is paramount in order to preserve the dignity of living by meeting their health, social, and economic needs.

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“…Although alcohol problems and ageing is an under-researched area, a few quantitative studies have been conducted. These studies suggest that alcohol consumption as well as overall alcohol-related problems are increasing among those aged 50 years and older, both in Sweden and in other Nordic and Western countries (e.g., Galluzzo et al, 2012 ; Hallgren et al, 2009 ; Jyrkämä & Haapamäki, 2008 ; Raninen et al, 2013 ).…”

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“…Research suggests, however, that drinking and alcohol-related problems are on the increase among people aged 50 years and older in Sweden and other European countries. The increase among women is particularly recognised (e.g., Galluzzo et al, 2012 ; Hallgren, Högberg, & Andréasson, 2009 ; Jyrkämä & Haapamäki, 2008 ; Raninen, Leifman, & Ramstedt, 2013 ). Increasing drinking problems among people in later life indicates that the pressure on health and social services will increase in the near future ( Ahlström, 2008 ; Gilhooly, 2005 ; O’Connell, Chin, Cunningham, & Lawlor, 2003 ; Socialstyrelsen, 2015 ).…”

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“I could’ve had a better life”: Reflective life reviews told by late-middle-aged and older women and men with ongoing long-term alcohol problems

Bergström

2017

Nordic Studies on Alcohol and Drugs

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Aim: This study accounts for how people aged 55-69 with ongoing long-term alcohol problems conceptualize past, present and future. Methods: A total of 19 interviews were performed, from which reflective life reviews were obtained and analyzed as narrative life accounts. Three structuring thematic traits were identified: resentment of life, acceptance of life and gratitude towards life. Results: The study shows how past, present and future intertwine into meaningful entities incorporating certain governing master narratives about recovery, familiar for example from expert discourse and the AA movement. When it comes to the theme of resentment, the participants articulated disappointment over what life had become and emphasized especially the missed work-related opportunities that the drinking had caused. In the theme of acceptance letting go of the past was viewed as important for creating a sober future. Within the dimension of gratitude the past was seen as a resource for self-development and future recovery. Conclusions: How long-term alcohol problems are conceptualized in the long view of a life narrative may have great implications for outlooks of a sober future. A closer look at the social and cultural material incorporated in the stories of this age group is an important task for future research.

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Alcohol and older people. The European project VINTAGE: Good Health into Older Age. Design, methods and major results

Cited by 11 publications

References 14 publications

Prevalence of Alcohol Consumption and Pattern of Use among the Elderly in the WHO European Region

Prevalence of Alcohol Consumption and Pattern of Use among the Elderly in the WHO European Region

Elderly Patients Treated in Selected Family Medicine Offices in Central Istria And Their Habits

“I could’ve had a better life”: Reflective life reviews told by late-middle-aged and older women and men with ongoing long-term alcohol problems

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