Alcohol use, abuse and dependence among elderly in outpatient treatment through the application of AUDIT.
Patrícia Cristina De Oliveira GarciaDébora Pastore BassittFernando Campos Gomes PintoPublished in: Revista da Associacao Medica Brasileira (1992) (2020)
In the present study, we found no correlation between alcohol abuse and depression; Only one correlation was found between male gender and higher alcohol abuse. However, a significant prevalence of moderate use of high alcohol was found (3.9% in women and 21.7% in men), i.e., it poses a risk to the health of the elderly.
Keyphrases
- middle aged
- alcohol consumption
- mental health
- intimate partner violence
- healthcare
- public health
- community dwelling
- depressive symptoms
- polycystic ovary syndrome
- risk factors
- high intensity
- pregnant women
- sleep quality
- type diabetes
- risk assessment
- health information
- physical activity
- insulin resistance
- social media
- health promotion
- skeletal muscle
- adipose tissue
- human health
- smoking cessation