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Alkoholkonsum in der Altenbevölkerung: Ergebnisse einer Feldstudie

Alcohol Consumption Among the Elderly: Results of a Population Survey

Published Online:September 01, 2006https://doi.org/10.1024//1011-6877.14.3.143

Abstract

Zusammenfassung: Epidemiologische Studien zum Alkoholkonsum und -missbrauch bei älteren Menschen zeigen ein sehr widersprüchliches Bild. In einer repräsentativen Bevölkerungsstichprobe bei über 75-jährigen Bewohnern in Privathaushalten, sowie in Alten- und Pflegeheimen wird der Alkoholkonsum im Zusammenhang mit soziodemographischen Variablen analysiert und diskutiert. Es zeigt sich, dass in den Alten- und Pflegeheimen weniger Alkohol getrunken wird als in den Privathaushalten. Mit zunehmendem Alter nimmt der Alkoholkonsum ab. Deutliche geschlechtliche Unterschiede zeigen sich in der Konsummenge und -häufigkeit. Verglichen mit der Gesamtbevölkerung ist die Prävalenz starken Alkoholkonsums bei den 75-jährigen als niedrig einzuschätzen.


Summary: Epidemiological studies of alcohol consumption and misuse among the elderly reveal inconsistent results. In a representative sample of community and residential residents (75+) the pattern of alcohol consumption related to sociodemographic variables is investigated. In addition the difficulties, which arise in surveys about alcohol drinking, are discussed. The alcohol intake is much less in old age- and nursing homes compared to private households. The alcohol consumption declines with increasing age. Sex and family status, but not the professional achievement is related to the amount of drinking. The prevalence of heavy drinking is low among the oldest compared to younger ages.

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