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Alcohol misuse in the elderly – June report

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Alcohol use disorders are common in the elderly, and on the increase as the population ages. While life changes may trigger the unhealthy use of alcohol, ageing physiology, comorbidities and polypharmacy can increase vulnerability to its effects. Alcohol use disorders are currently underdiagnosed in older people, in whom the early signs may be masked by altered patterns of drinking and non-specific presentations.

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